10 Oct
NHS Scotland
Edinburgh
Job description
Raigmore Hospital
Modern Apprentice Pharmacy Support Worker Aseptic Dispensing Unit
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn in a Modern Apprenticeship leading to a healthcare career as a Pharmacy Support Worker.
You will study, train and work as a Pharmacy Support Worker as part of our Pharmacy team based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers in our busy, newly automated Pharmacy Department.
Your primary role will be to assist the technical team with the day-to-day running of the Aseptic Dispensing Unit along with packaging,
delivery and safe storage of aseptically dispensed medicines within Raigmore and to our peripheral sites.
You will be required to work through a structured training programme towards achieving the SVQ Pharmacy Services qualification at SCQF Level 6 to meet the General Pharmaceutical Councils minimum training requirements for the role.
You will need to be enthusiastic with strong interpersonal and organisational abilities, good communication skills and a strong team work ethic.
You must also demonstrate in your application that you possess good written communication skills, and are hard working with good attention to detail.
You will need to be flexible in your approach and committed to completing the training programme.
Applicants must have achieved, or at the time of interview be working towards 3 National 4 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent) which must include English, Maths and a Science subject as a minimum.
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.
You will be required to participate in departmental rotas for early / late opening, weekend working and public holidays.
Informal enquires to Lisa Bain, Senior Pharmacy Technician ADU Tel : 01463 706063
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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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▶️ Pharmacy Support Worker (Modern Apprentice)
🖊️ NHS Scotland
📍 Edinburgh