Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level – Pharmacy Services

Job Description

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.

The role

We are recruiting enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Workers to join our pharmacy teams at two major specialist centres in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

• Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre: Support aseptic services for systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and other injectable medicines, working in a highly controlled environment to maintain patient safety and service efficiency.

This role is integral to multidisciplinary teams delivering high quality care across, outpatient and day case settings.

PVG Scheme membership (Disclosure Scotland) is required for roles involving regulated work with vulnerable groups.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case by case basis following interview and during the pre employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and Royal Hospital for Children
• The shift pattern are Monday to Friday
• Full time position (36 hours per week)
• Permanent Contract

Key responsibilities

• Assemble trays and prepare items for aseptic production following SOPs.
• Perform accuracy checks (CEL 30 authorised tasks) on assembled items.
• Support environmental monitoring and stock control.
• Undertake routine cleaning and maintenance in controlled areas.
• Liaise with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to ensure timely supply

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job Essential

• SVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Basic IT skills for stock and documentation tasks.

Desirable

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and medicines handling.

What we offer

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.

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

Interested

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.