Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Pharmacy Services

As a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker (Primary Care) within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in supporting safe and effective use of medicines across our communities. Working as part of a collaborative Primary Care Pharmacy Team, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes and promoting independence through high-quality pharmacotherapy services. This is a rewarding opportunity to be at the heart of patient care, working closely with GP practices, community pharmacies and multidisciplinary teams. You will support innovative prescribing practices and help deliver cost-effective, patient-centred care across a diverse and dynamic healthcare system., * Support prescription management processes within GP practices, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

• Undertake non-clinical medication reviews in line with agreed protocols and identify potential issues
• Act as a key point of contact for pharmacy, GP practice and community pharmacy queries, triaging appropriately
• Collect, analyse and present prescribing and clinical data to support pharmacy team activities
• Assist with medicine reconciliation and updating patient records in line with standard procedures
• Coordinate pharmacist clinics and support the delivery of pharmacotherapy services across practices, 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.

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Primary care?, NHSGGC offers a supportive environment, strong professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the health of the population we serve. If you are motivated, detail-oriented and passionate about improving patient care, this role offers both challenge and fulfilment

Candidates will only be considered if they hold a full, valid UK driving license., * Experience working in an administrative or healthcare environment with exposure to medicines management

• Strong understanding of medicines commonly prescribed in primary care and relevant prescribing practices
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in patient record management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage sensitively with patients and colleagues
• Good IT skills, including use of systems such as Word, Excel and electronic patient record systems
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, * SVQ2 Pharmacy Services (or working towards); experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Experience acting as a mentor/trainer to newer, less experienced team members
• Basic knowledge of the role of pharmacy services in primary care
• Awareness of law and good practice relating to prescribing, storage, and handling of medicines.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car scheme, 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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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 (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.