OUR VALUES IN ACTION ● Care and Compassion ● Quality and Teamwork ● Dignity and Respect ● Openness, honesty and responsibility This is an exciting opportunity to join the pharmacy team in providing accurate and timely distribution of pharmaceuticals across NHS Borders. PSWs are the entry posts into the pharmacy career ladder with many going on to study a pharmacy qualification to become registered technicians. PSWs assist with the ordering, receipt, storage and issue of pharmaceutical products in line with departmental procedures. Duties include dispensing of medicines to patients, maintaining ward stock levels, working alongside pharmacy technicians in our Aseptic Unit and vaccination team. Applicants must have Standard grade level 3, Nat 5 (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and a Science (Biology and/or Chemistry) and have a commitment to achieving S/NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or recognised equivalent qualification, or units appropriate for the job role. Applicants should be able to cope in a busy environment, have good interpersonal, organisational and competent communication and keyboard skills. For further information, please contact David Stanger Pharmacy Operational Manager (01896 827705) Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.