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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)
Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Would you like to join a supportive team where you can develop skills and contribute to the smooth operation of vital pharmacy services? If you have a passion for learning, teamwork, and improving patient care, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference.
About the Role:
As a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level), you will play a key role in our dedicated pharmacy team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Lauriston Buildings and play a vital role in supporting the safe provision of medicines within a hospital environment. In this role, you will:
1. Take a lead role in receiving, booking, and processing bulk stock orders for clinical areas.
2. Undertake labelling and dispensing of medicines.
3. Support the training and development of the Pharmacy Support Worker team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
4. Collaborate with senior pharmacy technicians on service improvement initiatives to optimize the efficiency of medicine supplies throughout the hospital.
5. The post holder will rotate between the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Pharmacy Distribution and Lauriston dispensary and will be included with weekend working, late working and public holiday commitments.
Comprehensive training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this role and meet its exciting ambitions.
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:
6. Career Progression: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
7. Supportive Environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
8. Impactful Work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.
9. Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
About You:
The successful candidate must be educated to/or within 12 months following probationary period, completion of:
SQA Pharmacy Services Group Award (GA) SCQF Level 6, and specific education requirements for individual areas within pharmacy.
The postholder will require the following Pharmacy Services SCQF L6 units if not already undertaken within the Group Award above, depending on their role within the department:
Aseptic - Aseptic Preparation in Pharmacy (SCQF level 7) or Pharmacy Services SCQF Level 6 Unit Pharm 19 and relevant T-set modules (on-line resource delivered by The Technical Specialist Education and Training Group) - .
Dispensary - Pharmacy Services SCQF Level 6 units Pharm 07 and 09
Clinical / Ward - Pharmacy Services SCQF Level 6 units Pharm 13 and 14
Stores / Distribution - Pharmacy Services SCQF Level 6 units Pharm 12, 13 and 14.
There will be a need to cover the full group award of 7 units and the relevant units are selected as per the job role.
The successful candidate should also have:
10. National 4 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and a Science (Biology or Chemistry).
11. Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is essential.
12. A passion for learning and development, with a professional attitude and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
13. Personal values aligned with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.
If you’re enthusiastic, organised, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
About NHS Lothian:
NHS Lothian is Scotland’s second-largest health system, serving a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is committed to delivering person-centred, clinically led care, ensuring patients benefit fully from their medicines. At the Western General Hospital, you’ll join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional development.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job pack can only tell part of the story. To find out more about this exciting opportunity and how it could fit your career aspirations, we warmly invite you to contact:
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