Pharmacy Support Worker Higher level - Vaccine Holding Centre / Unit F

About the role

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Pharmacy Services are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Distribution Centre as a Pharmacy Support Worker, Higher Level within the Vaccine Holding Centre.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, accurate and compliant supply of medicines and vaccines in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde standard operating procedures.
• Work collaboratively within a supervised team environment while contributing to the coordination of vaccine supply and maintaining service continuity.
• Undertake accurate picking, packing and distribution of medicines and vaccines following completion of required training and competency assessments.
• Maintain cold chain processes to ensure vaccine integrity and manage the receipt of goods while updating stock management systems and adhering to Good Distribution Practice and the Falsified Medicines Directive.
• Support stock control processes across a range of stock types including vaccines, controlled drugs, high cost medicines and unlicensed products, while participating in stock investigations and maintaining documentation.
• Ensure the safety, legality and quality of medicines throughout storage and distribution and support the training of colleagues where appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and patient safety across the region.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a general level of education, including basic numeracy and literacy skills, evidenced by three Standard Grades or equivalent qualifications, including English and Maths.
• Basic IT skills are required alongside the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Candidates must be able to work effectively as part of a team, follow established procedures and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• The ability to organise their workload and use initiative appropriately is desirable.
• Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment, stock management and supervising or training staff is desirable.

Qualifications and/or experience

• A commitment to achieving relevant SVQ qualifications and participating in ongoing training and development is essential.
• Comprehensive training and development will be provided to support the successful candidate in the role.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Pay

This is a permanent post working 36 hours.

Schedule

• You will be based at the Pharmacy Distribution Centre Vaccine Holding Centre within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
• The role requires participation in a variable shift pattern working five days over seven. Shifts include 7 am to 3 pm, 8 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 5 pm, 10 am to 6 pm and 11 am to 7 pm, including weekend working and public holidays to support vaccine campaigns and medicine supply.

Application

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