(AP) Pharmacy Support Worker

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Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Western General Hospital

Band 2 | 2.0 WTE | 36 Hours | Permanent

£26,696 - £28,988

(including weekend and public holiday commitment)

Join our dedicated Cancer Services Pharmacy Team at the Western General Hospital and play a key role in delivering high-quality cancer care services within NHS Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity for pharmacy support workers to contribute to the delivery of innovative treatments, clinical trials, and service development in a dynamic healthcare setting.

About the Roles

The Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) provides specialist cancer services for the Southeast of Scotland Cancer Network, treating oncology and haematology patients across day-case, outpatient, and inpatient settings. As a specialist tertiary referral centre, ECC also supports a teenage and young adult unit and has a broad research portfolio, participating in a wide range of cancer clinical trials.

As part of our supportive pharmacy team, you will be involved in:

• Delivering high-quality pharmacy services to cancer patients
• Rotations through dispensary, aseptic and clinical roles
• Contributing to service improvement projects and personal development initiatives.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering an environment where our pharmacy team members can flourish, develop, and make the best use of their skills. With new treatments on the horizon, including clinical trials, this is an exciting time to join our team. We provide training opportunities and career progression pathways.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and a willingness to contribute to our dynamic team
• Flexibility, reliability and organisational abilities
• Enthusiasm and good communication skills
• National 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• SCQF Level 6 units relevant to post within 12 months following probationary period
• Completion of Healthcare Support Workers induction standards within 12 months following probationary period
• An eagerness to learn about clean room environments and aseptic procedures.
• A diligent, reliable, and flexible approach to work

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills or experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. Please note that this post is ineligible for the Skilled Worker visa.

We’d love to hear from you! Please phone or email:

Nicola Brown, Aseptic Technical Manager

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or

Gail Cochrane, Pharmacy Technician – Higher Level

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Or

Barbara Mularska, Pharmacy Technician – Higher Level

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