We are looking to recruit a motivated, pro active and enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker to join the Primary Care Pharmacy Team. As a Pharmacy Support Worker you will help deliver an enhanced pharmacy service to patients and be involved in supporting the delivery of pharmacotherapy to GP practices. The post holder will be based within the pharmacy hub, in Annan, working in a varied and stimulating multi-professional environment. We are an evolving team, striving to support our staff in their training and development and deliver innovative pharmacy services to meet the needs of patients living in Dumfries & Galloway. Day-today responsibilities include: dealing with medicine related queries, communication with community pharmacies and GP practices and completing level 1 medication reviews. Full training is given via our induction plan. We have two part-time positions available and candidates should note on their application if they have a particular post preference. - 1 Post - 21.5 hours per week, Permanent, and 1 Post - 17.5 hours per week, Fixed term until 10 November 2026. If you would like to find out more please contact Lorraine Brown, Cluster Lead Technician - Lorraine.brown2@nhs.scot or Angela Lauder, Cluster Lead Technician - angela.lauder@nhs.scot Please Note: The salary for this vacancy does not meet the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/ APPLICATION PROCESS - https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. 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