210835 (MG) Medicines Homecare Admin Assistant

Job title:

210835 (MG) Medicines Homecare Admin Assistant

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Medicines Homecare Admin AssistantNHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines ServiceMedicines Homecare – RIEBand 3, 1.0 WTE, 37 hours – Permanent£26,869 – £28,998A vacancy for a Medicines Homecare Admin Assistant has recently arisen in our Medicines Homecare team.The post holder will support the wider team with the tasks required to manage medicines homecare prescriptions for approximated 9,000 patients.About the Role.You will have a key role in supporting colleagues to develop the homecare service. You will work with Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, and Nursing and Medical colleagues.Why Join Us?Would you like a new challenge working in a new role and be part a team responsible for managing the medicines homecare service in NHS Lothian. Homecare pharmacy/pharmacy experience is not essential as full training will be givenAbout you.We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and motivation to work as a Medicines Homecare Admin Assistant. You should have attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and work flexibly. You should have a SCQF Level 7 e.g. SVQ level 3 or evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills.About NHS LothianAt NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.Ready to Take the Next Step?For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. However, we understand that there’s only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. Reach out to Evelina Hill, Lead Technician Medicines Homecare, email or telephone 0131 242 6514 today to start the conversation-we’d love to hear from you!Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Expected salary

£26869 – 28998 per year

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:59:27 GMT

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