Job details
- Job reference: 256622
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 26/08/2026
- Job Type: Other Therapeutic
- Location: Caithness General Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 21.6
- Job posted date: 12/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Pharmacy Department
These roles do not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
This is a fantastic opportunity to study, train and work as a Pharmacy Assistant as part of our Pharmacy team based at Caithness General Hospital in Wick.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our pharmacy team and you will have the opportunity to work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
You will be required to work through a structured training programme to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council minimum training requirements for the role.
You will need to be enthusiastic with strong interpersonal and organisational abilities, good communication skills and a strong team work ethic. You must also demonstrate in your application that you possess good written communication skills, and are hard working with good attention to detail. You will need to be flexible in your approach and committed to completing the training programme.
Applicants must have achieved, or at the time of interview be working towards, 3 National 4 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent) which must include English, Maths and a Science subject as a minimum.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support workers in Scotland and to comply with the code of conduct throughout your employment.
You will be required to participate in departmental rotas for late opening and public holidays.
Informal enquiries are welcome to Jennifer Cowie, Senior Pharmacy Technician on jennifer.cowie5@nhs.scot or 01955 880264.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant Porter with NHS Highland in Caithness General Hospital, GB. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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