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Pharmacy Support Worker (Ref: 84756)
Substantive post
Part Time – 25.5 hours per week
Band 2 Salary Range £19,609 - £21,615 per annum (pro-rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum (pro-rata)
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our pharmacy team, as a pharmacy support worker.
The post holder will work as part of the expanding technical team within the pharmacy at Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick. The Pharmacy Support Worker fulfils a vital role within the dispensary receiving and distributing medications, maintaining adequate stock levels of drugs and sundries, and dispensing of medicines and vaccines. There will also be opportunity to provide a medicines top up service to wards and departments within the hospital. Other general duties include date checking, cleaning and administrative work including filing, as required. The post holder will work alongside Pharmacy technicians and Pharmacists to ensure that medicines are provided safely and efficiently within the hospital and to some outlying areas.
This post requires a minimum of 3 standard grades or equivalent in English, Mathematics and at least one other subject. Previous experience is not necessary as training will be provided.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
For an informal discussion, please contact: Cara-Brooke Fraser, Pharmacy Technician on 01595 743032
Closing date: 30/01/2022
Interview date: 15/02/2022
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
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