Overview
NHS Forth Valley Pharmacy Services have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker to assist the GP practice Pharmacy teams with delivering the pharmacotherapy service in Primary Care. The Primary Care Pharmacy Team are currently undertaking new and exciting roles within local GP practices and working towards fulfilling the vision set out by Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care. You will be part of a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who work together to support the management of medicines and improve patient care.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist GP practice Pharmacy teams with delivering the pharmacotherapy service in Primary Care.
* Support the management of medicines and patient care in collaboration with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
* Maintain effective communication with general practice, community pharmacy colleagues and care homes.
* Be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Qualifications & Requirements
* SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6 or equivalent (or willingness to work towards this).
* Experience dealing with patients/public and a real commitment to improving patient care.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills, team player, willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills, computer literate, ability to learn new computer systems.
Additional Information
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week, with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so that pay will not be affected. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata.
For further information on the role please get in touch with Lynne Curtis, Lead Pharmacy Technician Pharmacotherapy on 01324 567938 or email lynne.curtis@nhs.scot.
Equality, Diversity and Accessibility
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. 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.
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