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Job reference: 069324
Salary: Band 2 (£19,609 - £21,615)
Job closing date: 13/10/2021
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Various
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 17/09/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: Pharmacy

Job Advert

Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Pharmacy Services

Grade: Band 2

Location: Various across Edinburgh and Livingston

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours:  Full Time        

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th October 2021

We are delighted to announce we are recruiting several entry-level Band 2 Pharmacy Support Workers positions.  These posts within the following locations and will be Modern Apprenticeships


Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Western General Hospital

Royal Edinburgh Hospital

St John’s Hospital

East Lothian Community Hospital


This a new and exciting MA pathway delivered over 3 years, where you will start your career as a pharmacy support work completing a MA in Pharmacy Services SCQF L6 in a day release programme, which will enable you to progress into the role of a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician and into a Technical Apprenticeship underrating the Diploma in Pharmacy Services SCQF L8.


We are recruiting to these posts based on your potential to contribute to our high-quality patient care as well as the demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation  NHS Lothian Values.


To be considered for the Modern Apprenticeship programme candidates must be between 16-24yrs of age (or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or care experienced) and hold a National 5 in English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry.  In addition to this, we are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn to enable you to become a valued member of our team.  The answers to our Assessment Questions are therefore extremely important and should reflect how you feel you match our desire for enthusiastic and dynamic people who demonstrate a can-do attitude.  Please note that your CV will not be considered as part of the application process.


Please read all attachments to this advert in full as this gives you helpful information on how to complete the application form as well as what is expected within a Modern Apprenticeship Role.


If you believe you have the potential to help us deliver world class healthcare and want to start to develop your career we would love you to apply.


The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory.

Wednesday 27th October

One to One Interview – Comely Bank Centre, Edinburgh

22nd October 2021

Online Survey







Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 29th November 2021; we are not able to alter this date.

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