Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 13/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) at St John's Hospital, focusing on the Area Pharmacy Store. You will be responsible for goods receipt, preparation, and supply of vaccines, including maintaining the cold chain. The position also involves supporting the training of other support workers and collaborating on service improvement initiatives. Comprehensive training will be provided to help you develop advanced skills in pharmacy services.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255476
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
31/08/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
St John's Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
13/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Pharmacy
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