NHS Shetland
Senior Pharmacy Support Worker
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Senior Pharmacy Support Worker (Ref: 247428)
Substantive
Full Time 36 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary range £29,103 to £31,409 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our pharmacy team as a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker (SPSW). The post holder will work alongside pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to ensure that medicines are provided safely and efficiently within the hospital, vaccination centre, and other NHS sites.
The SPSW fulfils a vital role within the dispensary, including:
- Receiving and distributing medicines
- Stock management
- Dispensing medicines
- Supporting the vaccine service
- Homecare
- Procurement
- Providing a top-up service to wards and departments within the hospital
Other general duties include date checking, cleaning, and administrative tasks such as filing.
Qualifications and Experience
This post requires the post holder to have a SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6). Applicants may be considered for a training post if they have three Standard Grades, or equivalent, including English, Mathematics, and at least one other subject. Previous hospital experience is desirable.
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Compliance and Pre-Employment Checks
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role. Details can be viewed on.
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Contact Information
For an informal discussion, please contact:
- Cara Fraser, Dispensary Manager/Specialist Pharmacy Technician
- Wendy Mudie, Lead Pharmacy Technician
Application Details
Closing date: 09/08/26
Interview date: 20/08/26
Please note that this is a local advertisement and that no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please email support at, including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line, or call 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Equal Opportunities
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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