Pharmacy Support Worker-Rotational

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is 9am - 5pm, 5/7 days and includes weekend working and participation in the public holiday rotas.

Our team aseptically prepare over 50,000 injectable medicine doses per year from our large aseptic suite at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. These items include parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and clinical trials. We are leading the way in aseptic practice through the use of state of the art technology and providing exceptional training to our staff.

We currently have a team of 36 staff including Support Workers, Technicians and Pharmacists who take great pride in delivering critical medicines across Greater Glasgow & Clyde. We are looking for a new enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker to join our team.

Your key duties will include assembly and transfer of products for manufacture, environmental monitoring and stock control.

General education, basic numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated by 3 Standard Grade Qualifications or equivalent (which must include English and Maths) are essential. Previous pharmacy experience is preferred. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

This is a full time post 37.5 hours and will be worked 5/7 days and includes weekend working and participation in the public holiday rotas.

For further information or to arrange a visit please call Louise Ford on 01414515733 or email Louise.ford@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Due to the anticipated response to this post, it may be closed before the mentioned closing date noted on the advert, therefore once you start your application form, please complete it immediately.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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