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Job reference: 213883
Salary: Band 3 (£26,869 - £28,998)
Job closing date: 07/05/2025
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: East Ayrshire
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Job posted date: 23/04/2025
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Pharmacy

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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.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Pharmacy Practice Support Worker based across East Ayrshire.

What you will do:

An exciting opportunity to join the GP Pharmacy Service as a Senior General Practice Support Worker. The role is vital to support NHS Ayrshire & Arran deliver its Primary Care Pharmacotherapy Services; ensuring safe effective use of medicines.

You will work with practice pharmacists and pharmacy technicians by undertaking routine tasks. Some of these tasks may require a moderate degree of technical expertise. You will also be required to discuss use of medicines over the phone with patients.

This role will support with some central team

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:

  • National 5 (or Equivalent) – English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology (A or B pass) Moderate arithmetic
  • Good IT skills
  • Willing to undertaken further SVQ units at SCQF level 6 including Primary Care units
  • Communication skills (oral and written)
  • Ability to operate computer systems
  • Ability to work in fast working environment, ability to concentrate on the task

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

Hours:

37 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Sandie Taylor at Sandie.taylor@aapct.scot.nhs.uk


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NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

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