Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

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.

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.

Are you interested in an opportunity to train while working towards a career in pharmacy?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team. Applications are invited from enthusiastic, flexible individuals with an interest in healthcare to join the pharmacy team in Ninewells Hospital as a Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker. Hospital or pharmacy experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

The role includes supporting the day to day workload within Clinical trials, along with dispensing, picking and issuing medicines.

*On successful completion of the training framework the candidate will transfer to a Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker post (band 3).

Qualities and skills required

• Commitment to achievement of the training
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexible and able to adjust to the needs of the service on a daily basis
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a keyboard, computer and other electronic devices / equipment effectively

Training framework includes

• NHS Scotland Healthcare Support Worker induction standards
• GPhC approved pharmacy support worker course (eLearning)
• Local PSW competency training and assessment
• Read, understand and follow standard operating procedures

The training framework is expected to take 15 months to complete although this will vary depending on individual candidate progress rates.

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.

Hours of work are 37 hours per week (over 7 days). Participation in extended hours, public holidays and weekend working rotas is required.

Informal enquiries to: Michelle Tingley Michelle.tingley2@nhs.scot or Kirsten.smith3@nhs.scot

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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