Pharmacy Support Worker
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Support Worker (257403)
Substantive
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our fabulous pharmacy team, as a pharmacy support worker (PSW). The post holder will work alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to ensure that medicines are provided safely and efficiently within the hospital, vaccination centre and other NHS sites.
The PSW fulfils a vital role within the dispensary receiving and distributing medications, stock management, dispensing of medicines, vaccine service, top up service to wards and other stock holding areas. Other general duties include date checking, cleaning and administrative work including filing.
This post requires a minimum of 3 national 5 or equivalent in English, Mathematics and at least one other science subject. Previous experience is not necessary as training will be provided. This role required the post holder to work towards a vocational training programme: SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level
6). Time during work will be provided for this training.
Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and/or https:///life
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the website here.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here.
For an informal discussion, please contact Cara Fraser Dispensary Manager or Wendy Mudie Lead Pharmacy Technician on
Closing date: 27/09/2026
Interview date: 09/10/2026
* Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
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