Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) - Viral Hepatitis Team

About the role

NHS Lothian's Pharmacy & Medicines Service at the Western General Hospital is recruiting a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) for its Viral Hepatitis team. The post holder works alongside the clinical and pharmacy teams, taking a lead role in medicines management for patients with hepatitis B and C, and is available for weekend and public holiday commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Viral Hepatitis multidisciplinary team and take the lead on medicines management for hepatitis B and C patients, ensuring medicines are available in community and secondary care.
• Spend time on the infectious diseases ward, placing and receiving ward orders in a timely way, rotating stock, educating nurses on medication supply and storage, and keeping medicines available for inpatients.
• Check patients' own medicines for suitability, order medicines for inpatients, reduce missed doses and help facilitate timely discharges.
• Support the training and development of colleagues and maintain high standards of service.
• Work with the dispensary team to label and assemble prescribed medicines for inpatients and outpatients.

Required profile

• National 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and a science (Biology or Chemistry).
• Education to, or within 12 months of completing, the SQA Pharmacy Services Group Award (GA) SCQF Level 6 and the specific education requirements for the area of pharmacy.
• Completion of the Healthcare Support Workers induction standard.
• Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is essential; additional training is provided.
• PASS: PVG Scheme membership or record, and proof of UK work permission.

Required skills

• Passion for learning and development, with a professional attitude and commitment to patient care.
• Personal values aligned with NHS Lothian's core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty and responsibility.

What we offer

• Career progression through structured training and an expanded scope of practice.
• A supportive, professional team.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered where they meet the needs of the service.