Pharmacy Support Worker - Neonates

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) Pharmacy Services team. The post holder will work closely with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to implement and continually develop pharmacy services. You will be an integral member of the RHC Pharmacy Team, liaising with nursing and medical staff within Neonatology and the Intensive Care Unit.,

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support and develop pharmacy services.
• Liaise with nursing and medical staff within Neonatology and Intensive Care Units.
• Collate information on the use of High-Cost Medicines.
• Report medicine usage figures to the directorate.
• Support the provision of an effective medicines management service.
• Contribute to the ongoing redesign and improvement of pharmacy services.
• Work directly with Women & Children's Directorate Management Accountants.
• Provide support within both pharmacy departments and near-patient clinical areas.
• Assist in delivering efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services across the organisation., 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.
  
  National 5/Standard Grade level education (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, pharmacy or customer-facing environment.
Desirable
• Experience using stock control systems.
Training
• Completion of the SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award (SCQF Level 6).
• Participation in an 18-month on-the-job training programme to develop full competency in the Pharmacy Support Worker role.
  
  NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
  
  As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
• 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, Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
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