227904 (MG) Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level
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Pharmacy Support Worker, Higher Level
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Band 3 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£28,011 – £30,230 (including evening, weekend and public holidays commitment)
Looking for your next challenge in healthcare? Join our supportive pharmacy team, develop advanced skills, and help deliver safe, effective patient care.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a motivated Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join our dynamic clinical pharmacy team.
In this key role, you will contribute to the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of medicines management across inpatient wards. You will work closely with both clinical and pharmacy teams to support patient care and service improvement. You will also have a daily commitment to the department in either Dispensary or Stores.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee medicines management on the ward, ensuring timely ordering and receipt of medications, rotating stock, educating nursing staff on medication supply and storage, and maintaining medicine availability to support seamless patient care.
* Undertake advanced responsibilities, such as checking patients’ own medications for suitability, ensuring continuity of supply, ordering inpatient medicines, reducing missed doses, and facilitating prompt discharges.
* Contribute to team development by supporting the training and progression of Pharmacy Support Workers, helping maintain high standards of service delivery.
* Contribute to the pharmacy team's operations in the dispensary including labelling and dispensing medications for both inpatient and outpatient services.
* Contribute to the pharmacy team's operations in stores, including processing ward stock orders, picking and packing stock, stock maintenance duties, and receiving orders.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the necessary skills.
Why Join Us?
When you join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you’re joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s why this role could be perfect for you:
* Career Development: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
* Supportive Environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
* Impactful Work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.
About You
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* A proactive and professional approach to patient care.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Previous experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting is essential.
* Qualifications:
o National 4 (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject (Biology or Chemistry).
o Educated to SCQF Level 6 and willing to undertake an in-house competency-based Group Award qualification within 12 months. Full support will be provided to complete this qualification while in post, if not already held.
Personal values should align with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.
About NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s 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.
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