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.
We are looking for a senior pharmacy support worker to join the pharmacy team in Oncology and Haematology. Based in the Oncology/Haematology Satellite Dispensary, the role will focus on coordinating the accurate, timely and safe ordering, receipt, storage, dispensing, distribution and stock management of medicines within the dispensary and to provide a ward stock management service to wards and departments.
Qualities and skills required
* Previous hospital/pharmacy experience essential
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Flexible and able to adjust to the needs of the service on a daily basis
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
You must have completed appropriate units of the S/NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or recognised equivalent qualification.
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.
Informal enquiries can be made to: Dana Adamcova, Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Technician on 01382 740149 or 01382 660111 ext 36151 or dana.adamcova@nhs.scot or to Katherine Cowie, Lead Clinical Pharmacist Oncology and Haematology on 01382 660111 Ext 32863 or bleep 4022, or katherine.cowie@nhs.scot.
Hours of work are 37 hours per week over 7 days. The post holder will be required to contribute to the weekend and public holiday rotas as per service requirements.
Part-time hours and flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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