Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
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NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Pharmacy Support Worker
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Band 2 | Permanent | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£25,694 £27,900
(including evening, weekend and public holidays commitment)
Are you looking to join a supportive team that provides development opportunities within the NHS Lothians Pharmacy & Medicines Service?
Join our dedicated pharmacy team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and play a vital role in supporting the safe provision of medicines within a hospital environment.
About the Role
The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) is a large teaching hospital with an established reputation for offering the best practice across a wide variety of specialist services.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Pharmacy Support Worker (PSW) to join our well-established pharmacy team. Our team consists of pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacy technicians, and PSWs, all working together to ensure the safe provision of medicines across the site.
This role will have opportunities to work within a variety of different technical areas. Your role will include assisting in the preparation and distribution of medicines and stock management. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the necessary skills.
Why Join Us?
When you join NHS Lothians Pharmacy & Medicines Service, youre joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Heres why this role could be perfect for you:
1. Career Development: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
2. Supportive Environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
3. Impactful Work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
4. National 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
5. A willingness to complete an SCQF Level 6 unit as part of your development.
6. A diligent, reliable, and flexible approach to work.
7. Prior experience within pharmacy services or stock management (beneficial but not essential).
8. Completion of Healthcare Support Workers induction standards within 12 months following probationary period
About NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotlands second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience were looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job advert can only tell you so much. To discuss this opportunity further and explore how it could fit your career goals, we warmly invite you to contact:
Jamie McFarlane, Lead Technician, Distribution Services
Email: ne@
Phone: 0131 242 2950
Kirsty Stewart, Senior Technician, Distribution Services
Email: 11@
Phone: 0131 242 2950
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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