Perth Royal Infirmary
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.
1 x PERMANENT FULL TIME 37 HOURS (part-time considered)
1 x PERMANENT PART TIME 29.6 HOURS
Salary scale: Band 2 £25,694 - £27,900 PER ANNUM PRO RATA
Band 3 £28,011 - £30,230 PER ANNUM PRO RATA
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
Are you interested in an opportunity to train while working towards a career in pharmacy?
Applications are invited from flexible individuals with an interest in healthcare to join the pharmacy team in Perth Royal Infirmary as a Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker. Hospital or pharmacy experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
The role includes dispensing, providing ward stock management services, picking and issuing medicines and checking stock.
*On successful completion of the training framework the candidate will transfer to a Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker post (band 3).
Qualities and skills required
1. Commitment to achievement of the training
2. Accuracy and attention to detail
3. Flexible and able to adjust to the needs of the service on a daily basis
4. The ability to work independently and as part of a team
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
6. Ability to use a keyboard, computer and other electronic devices / equipment effectively
Training framework includes
7. NHS Scotland Healthcare Support Worker induction standards
8. GPhC approved pharmacy support worker course (eLearning)
9. Local PSW competency training and assessment
10. Read, understand and follow standard operating procedures
The training framework is expected to take 15 months to complete although this will vary depending on individual candidate progress rates.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Hours of work are as above (over 7 days). Participation in extended hours, public holidays and weekend working rotas is required.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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