252465 R1 (AJM) Pharmacy Support Worker, Higher Level

About the role

As a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) based in clinical trials at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, a renowned teaching hospital with international reputation for excellence in research, you will be an integral part of the delivery of the pharmacy aspect of clinical research. In this role, you will take a lead role in the safe handling of investigational medicinal products (IMPs).

Responsibilities

• Support the ordering, receipt, storage, and delivery of IMPs
• Aid in dispensing, drug accountability, and destruction of IMPs in accordance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and clinical trial files, including prescriptions and accountability logs.
• Process returned trial materials and prepare documentation for sponsor returns
• Monitor and record storage conditions, reporting deviations promptly.
• Communicate effectively with research teams, sponsors, and pharmacy clinical trials team to resolve queries.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medicines for Human Use Clinical Trials Regulations, and NHS Lothian policies.

Requirements

• Essential qualifications: National 4 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and a Science (Biology or Chemistry). Educated to/or within 12 months following probationary period, completion of; SQA Pharmacy Services Group Award (GA) SCQF Level 6 and specific education requirements for individual areas within pharmacy.
• Completion of a comprehensive on the job training programme to be fully proficient within the pharmacy support worker role.
• Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is essential.
• A passion for learning and development, work accurately and follow detailed procedures with a professional attitude and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of National 4 (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and a Science (Biology or Chemistry).
• Educated to or within 12 months following probationary period, completion of SQA Pharmacy Services Group Award (GA) SCQF Level 6 and specific education requirements for individual areas within pharmacy.
• Completion of a comprehensive on the job training programme to be fully proficient within the pharmacy support worker role.

Skills

• Passionate about learning and development.
• Work accurately and follow detailed procedures with a professional attitude and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements may be considered where they align with and support the operational requirements of the service.

Pay

The salary range for this role is £19,565 to £24,577 per annum.

Schedule

This role includes weekend and public holidays commitment.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian is Scotland’s second-largest health system, serving a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is committed to delivering person-centred, clinically led care, ensuring patients benefit fully from their medicines. Within the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service, you’ll join a team dedicated to excellence in the delivery of research, patient care and professional development.

About You

• Enthusiastic, organised, and ready to make a difference.
• Personal values aligned with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.

Contact Information

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Further Information

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Legal Requirements

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Changes to Criminal Records Checks

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.