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Overview

The NHS Fife Pharmacy & Medicines Service serves a population of approximately 380,000 people and is provided by an integrated team of around 200 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Staff, Nurses, and Administrators. The team works across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.

We are looking for an experienced pharmacy support worker to join our pharmacy stores and distribution team. You will have knowledge of stock management and be able to work accurately in a busy environment. As this role includes the supervision of other pharmacy team members, you will have good communication skills and be able to organise workload for yourself and others. We do need you to be physically able to lift and handle medicines including infusion boxes and you may spend most of the day on your feet.

You will be required to complete GPhC accredited SVQ Pharmacy Services Award at SCQF Level 6 via the NHS Fife SVQ Centre (if not already completed). Our commitment to developing our workforce is a priority. NHS Fife has a range of development opportunities for all staff from entry into post and throughout the span of their career.

You will be based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but will be required to work at both Queen Margaret and Victoria Hospital Pharmacy Departments. To meet the needs of the service, you will work variable shifts between 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and participate in a weekend and Public Holiday Rota.

For informal enquiries, please contact Corrie McNicol [email protected] or 01592 643355 Ext. 28581

Responsibilities

- Join our pharmacy stores and distribution team and contribute to stock management and day-to-day operations.




- Supervise other pharmacy team members and organise workload for yourself and others.
- Be physically able to lift and handle medicines including infusion boxes; you may spend most of the day on your feet.
- Work variable shifts between 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and participate in a weekend and Public Holiday rota.

Requirements

- GPhC accredited SVQ Pharmacy Services Award at SCQF Level 6 via the NHS Fife SVQ Centre (if not already completed).
- Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
- To work in the United Kingdom, demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country (UK Visa and Immigration Service routes).
- Pre-employment checks include entitlement to work in the UK; information may be evidenced through visa types or EU settled/pre-settled status. See GOV.UK for more details.
- Check right to work status and sponsorship eligibility before submitting your application.

Other information

- Versátil working and family-friendly policies; fully support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment practices.
- Salary is pro rata for part-time hours.
- From 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week reduces from 37 to 36 hours; part-time hours reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so pay is not affected.

Important notes

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. It is essential to have the appropriate right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.

Equality and diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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📌 Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Pharmacy Stores and Distribution (LW) (Hospital)
🏢 NHS Scotland
📍 Hospital