Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary

Job details

• Job reference: 257533
• Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
• Job closing date: 14/10/2026
• Job Type: Other Therapeutic
• Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 30/09/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
• Department: Pharmacy

We are Hiring! Join Our Dynamic Pharmacy Team at NHS Forth Valley

Are you enthusiastic about working in Pharmacy?

Do you have or are working towards SVQ 2 (or equivalent in Pharmacy)

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where learning, support and innovation are part of the daily routine?

If you are nodding “yes” – keep reading!

We are on the lookout for a driven and enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker to join our expanding fabulous and friendly Dispensary team. You will gain firsthand experience across a variety of exciting tasks while working in our dispensary ranging from dispensing activities to joining our face of pharmacy team as you greet patients, their representatives and other health care professionals at our Pharmacy hatch.

We are more than just a pharmacy team – we are a community. Expect:

• A supportive learning culture
• Protected learning time
• Cake club & book club (yes, really!)
• A team that values innovation and continuous improvement

You will also be part of our weekend, public holiday, and late-night rota – gaining experience and making a real impact where it matters most.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

Want to know more?Reach out to

Fiona Donaldson, Lead Pharmacy Technician – Dispensing Services & Clinical Trials fiona.donaldson2@nhs.scot

Ready to start something brilliant? Come join us – where people matter, and every day makes a difference.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.