The Role
To assist with the provision of the pharmacy service by participating in:
1. The accurate and safe assembly of medicines to be dispensed
2. The accurate and safe receipt, storage, distribution and delivery of medicines
3. The production, monitoring and filing of documentation
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
Scottish Vocational Qualification Pharmacy Services Level II or working towards or equivalent experience.
Or Postholders with no previous experience will be treated in accordance with Annex 21 Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees
Initial induction period of up to 3 months, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency within 12 months following induction.
Be capable of understanding and working within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Commitment to CPD / Self motivation / Ability to work unsupervised
Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload and to work under pressure
Able to take direction, work under their own initiative and as part of a team
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate customer awareness/focus.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Willingness to contribute to the general working of the pharmacy department
It would be great if you also have
Experience of working in hospital or community pharmacy
Experience dealing with members of the public
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Pharmacy within University Hospital Monklands.
The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
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Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
4. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
5. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
6. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
7. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
8. Occupational health services
9. Employee counselling services
10. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .