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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.
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.
This is a rotational post 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 (at Crosshouse Pharmacy)
Essential qualifications are an A or B pass at National 5 or equivalent (SCQF Level 5) 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.
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.
Applicants should possess the following:
• A or B pass at National 5 or equivalent in English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology
• SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6 or equivalent or transferrable (or achieve this qualification within two years from commencement)
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good customer care skills
• Moderate arithmetic skill
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact: Irene Smith, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager UHA Tel: 01292 610555 Ext: 16003
Closing Date: 3 weeks from advert
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.