Pharmacy Support Worker

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

Our purpose: 

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Pharmacy Support Workers within NHS Ayrshire & Arran providing a wide range of pharmacy services to patients across the area based at University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock.

What you will do:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Pharmacy Support Workers within NHS Ayrshire & Arran providing a wide range of pharmacy services to patients across the area.

These are rotational posts offering training and experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy including:

Dispensary, Distribution, Ward top-up, Near Patient Dispensing, the Combined Assessment Unit, Pharmacy Stores and Aseptic services

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential qualifications are an A or B pass at National 5 or equivalent in English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology.

Previous Pharmacy experience and a driving license is an advantage but full hospital pharmacy training will be provided, along with the opportunity to attain the SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6 qualification.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

Post 1: 37 hours per week - University Hospital Crosshouse

Post 2: 37 hours per week - University Hospital Crosshouse

Post 3: 37 hours per week - University Hospital Crosshouse

Post 4: 18.5 hours per week - University Hospital Crosshouse

37 hours per week - University Hospital Ayr 

This post carries a contractual commitment to work on a shift system (which includes a commitment to cover 7 days including weekend and evening). Post-holder will also be required to participate in our Public holiday rotas.

Please note on your application what post you will be interested in. 

Driving licence/Car ownership

Driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Kirsty OHara: Chief Pharmacy Technician, UHC, ext 26068, or Kirsty.OHara@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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