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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Support Worker who is keen to develop new skills and broaden their experience to join our developing pharmacy team within Prison Healthcare and GP Out of Hours Service. The post holder will be based in the Health Centre at HMP Perth, with commitments to HMP Castle Huntly, HMP Bella CCU, and GP Out of Hours Service in Dundee and Perth.
The role of the Pharmacy Support Worker is to assist with the accurate and timely processing and supply of medicines within the services, participate in the control and distribution of medicines, and handle the ordering and invoicing of medicines. The post holder will ensure quality of service and efficient management of all prescribed, non-prescribed, and sundry supplies.
You will be expected to have an NVQ in Pharmacy Services Level 2 or an equivalent accredited qualification to meet the regulation requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Qualities
* A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to establish and maintain relationships in a multidisciplinary team
* Be able to work on a shift basis as part of the multidisciplinary team (including weekends)
* The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
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.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
* Louise Brannan, Specialist Pharmacy Technician
* Stephanie Sifton, Senior Pharmacy Technician
* Loraine Galloway, Senior Pharmacy Technician
Hours of work are 37 hours per week.
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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