Pharmacy Support Worker

Overview

Full time 37 hours per week (reducing to 36 hours from 01 / 04 / 2026). Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum. Band 2 – Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum. An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Support Worker (PSW). The post holder will work alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to ensure medicines are provided safely and efficiently within the hospital, vaccination centre and other NHS sites.

Substantive post held for the role with the same terms outlined above.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil a vital role within the dispensary receiving and distributing medications, stock management, dispensing of medicines, vaccine service, and a top-up service to wards and departments within the hospital.
• Conduct date checking, cleaning and general administrative work including filing.

Qualifications and Training

Working Arrangements

As from 01 / 04 / 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. There will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Contact and How to Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Wendy Mudie or Cara Fraser on 01595 743032. Closing date : 15 February 2026. Interview date : 2 March 2026.

Application Notes

Equal Opportunity

Details of all NHS Scotland Medical Vacancies can be found at. In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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