Pharmacy Support Worker

Job Description

Pharmacy Support Worker (Ref: 222478)
Fixed-Term Placement (6 months)
Full-Time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Band 2 – Salary: £25,694 – £27,900 per annum (pro-rata)
Distant Island Allowance: £2,482 per annum (pro-rata)

Are you a member of the Armed Forces community looking for your next career move?

NHS Shetland is offering a paid placement opportunity as a Pharmacy Support Worker, starting in September/October. This role is perfect for individuals with keen attention to detail and a strong willingness to learn, especially those looking to transition into healthcare and contribute to delivering safe and effective pharmacy services.

As a Pharmacy Support Worker, you will play a vital role within the Hospital dispensary, involving tasks such as receiving and distributing medications, managing stock, ward top-ups, procurement, cleaning, and administrative duties. This is a training post, and the successful candidate will work towards an SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6).

Information Sessions:
Join us for one of our planned information sessions to learn more about the role:

• Tuesday 29 July – 14:00 or 19:00
• Tuesday 5 August – 14:00 or 19:00

What We Offer:
This is an excellent opportunity to bring your existing skills and experience into a rewarding NHS role. NHS Shetland is committed to supporting your development, particularly if you are transitioning from the Armed Forces Talent Programme.

Fixed-Term Contract:
This position is a 6-month fixed-term contract due to the Armed Forces Talent Programme.

Key Requirements:

Compliance with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of starting the role. Full details are available on Healthcare Support Worker Toolkit.

Right to Work in the UK:
To work in the United Kingdom, you must have the appropriate legal permission to do so. NHS Scotland will check your eligibility to work as part of the pre-employment process. You can find more information about the necessary routes to demonstrate this on the Gov.uk website.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship. It is crucial that you confirm you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship before submitting your application.

For Informal Inquiries:

Wendy Mudie – Tel: 01595 743032

Lorraine Allinson – Head of HR: lorraine.allinson@nhs.scot

Closing Date for Applications:

10th August 2025

Interview Date:

20th August 2025

To Apply:

Register your interest with the Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) via the link: Register Your Interest Here

Submit your application via the official Jobtrain Website

If you require assistance or face any technical issues with your application, please email support at Jobseekers Support, including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line, or call 0161 850 2004.

Pre-employment Checks:
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update before a formal offer of employment is made.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
NHS Shetland promotes equality and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.