Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Pharmacy Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

As a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker (Primary Care) within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in supporting safe and effective use of medicines across our communities. Working as part of a collaborative Primary Care Pharmacy Team, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes and promoting independence through high-quality pharmacotherapy services. This is a rewarding opportunity to be at the heart of patient care, working closely with GP practices, community pharmacies and multidisciplinary teams. You will support innovative prescribing practices and help deliver cost-effective, patient-centred care across a diverse and dynamic healthcare system.

NHSGGC offers a supportive environment, strong professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the health of the population we serve. If you are motivated, detail-oriented and passionate about improving patient care, this role offers both challenge and fulfilment

Candidates will only be considered if they hold a full, valid UK driving license.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre
• Hours: Part-time (28.8 Hours)
• Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (08:30-16:30) over 4 days
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Support prescription management processes within GP practices, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Undertake non-clinical medication reviews in line with agreed protocols and identify potential issues
• Act as a key point of contact for pharmacy, GP practice and community pharmacy queries, triaging appropriately
• Collect, analyse and present prescribing and clinical data to support pharmacy team activities
• Assist with medicine reconciliation and updating patient records in line with standard procedures
• Coordinate pharmacist clinics and support the delivery of pharmacotherapy services across practices

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

• Experience working in an administrative or healthcare environment with exposure to medicines management
• Strong understanding of medicines commonly prescribed in primary care and relevant prescribing practices
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in patient record management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage sensitively with patients and colleagues
• Good IT skills, including use of systems such as Word, Excel and electronic patient record systems
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable qualifications/experience

• SVQ2 Pharmacy Services (or working towards); experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Experience acting as a mentor/trainer to newer, less experienced team members
• Basic knowledge of the role of pharmacy services in primary care
• Awareness of law and good practice relating to prescribing, storage, and handling of medicines.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Gary Fingland, Pharmacy Technician Team Leader on Gary.fingland@nhs.scot or call on 07971859487

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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