Pharmacy Support Worker Aseptic Dispensing Unit (Modern Apprentice)

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn in a Modern Apprenticeship leading to a healthcare career as a Pharmacy Support Worker. You will study, train and work as a Pharmacy Support Worker as part of our Pharmacy team based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers in our busy, newly automated Pharmacy Department.

Role

  • Your primary role will be to assist the technical team with the day-to-day running of the Aseptic Dispensing Unit
  •  packaging, delivery and safe storage of aseptically dispensed medicines within Raigmore and to our peripheral sites.

 

Requirements

You will be required to work through a structured training programme towards achieving the SVQ Pharmacy Services qualification at SCQF Level 6 to meet the General Pharmaceutical Councils 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.

Educational Requirements 

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 early/late opening, weekend working and public holidays.

Informal enquires to Lisa Bain, Lead Pharmacy Technician ADU Tel: 01463 706063


 

Job reference: 216399

Salary: Band 2 (£24,647 – £26,763)

Job closing date: 04/06/2025

Job Type: Other Therapeutic

Location: Raigmore Hospital

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37

Job posted date: 21/05/2025

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland

Department: Other Therapeutic


Application process

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