Overview
The NHS Fife Pharmacy & Medicines Service serves a population of approximately 380,000 people and is provided by an integrated team of around 200 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Staff, Nurses, and Administrators. The team works across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.
Role
We are looking for an experienced pharmacy support worker to join our pharmacy stores and distribution team. You will have knowledge of stock management and be able to work accurately in a busy environment. As this role includes the supervision of other pharmacy team members, you will have good communication skills and be able to organise workload for yourself and others. We do need you to be physically able to lift and handle medicines including infusion boxes and you may spend most of the day on your feet.
Qualifications
You will be required to complete the GPhC accredited SVQ Pharmacy Services Award at SCQF Level 6 via the NHS Fife SVQ Centre (if not already completed). Our commitment to developing our workforce is a priority. NHS Fife has a range of development opportunities for all staff from entry into post and throughout the span of their career.
Location & Working Hours
You will be based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but will be required to work at both Queen Margaret and Victoria Hospital Pharmacy Departments. To meet the needs of the service, you will work variable shifts between 08:00–18:00 Monday to Friday and participate in a weekend and Public Holiday Rota.
Eligibility & Requirements
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
Benefits & Policies
We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neuro‑divergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Please note the salary is pro‑rata for part‑time hours.
Contact
For informal enquiries, please contact Corrie McNicol Corrie.Mcnicol1@nhs.scot or 01592 643355 Ext. 28581.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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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