OverviewBusiness Support Officer, Pharmacy Business Function, NHS Lothian Pharmacy and Medicines Service, West Port. Band 4 | 2.0 WTE | 37 Hours (2 Posts). Fixed Term/Secondment 18 months. Pay Scale £30,353 - £33,016.

Role and ResponsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity for experienced and forward-thinking administrators to join our Pharmacy Business Function established following service transformation. These roles will be part of the People and Performance teams, creating new ways of working for HR, recruitment, finance and health and safety processes within our centralised teams. These roles are integral to developing, implementing, and maintaining systems to ensure the smooth day to day running of the pharmacy and medicines service.

With experience in a previous business or administrative role you will have intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, data input and supervisory experience. These roles are based at West Port, with a further move planned in the next 12-18 months, however there will be regular travel to pharmacy departments on hospital sites to support the relevant teams.

Why Join Us?The vision for the Pharmacy and Medicines Service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focussed on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills.

About YouWith experience in a previous business or administrative role you will have:

Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and data input.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Educated to SCQF level 8, e.g., HND level in a business administration/other relevant subject or have significant equivalent level of experience

You must show initiative and prioritise work, manage your own workload and maintain high standards with excellent attention to detail

Background or experience in data analysis desirable

Knowledge and experience of the NHS would be advantageous

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 linked below. 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.

Role

This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. Please contact:

Mary Purves, Business Support Manager, People Team

Chris McDuffie, Business Support Manager, Performance Team

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in pharmacy - apply now!

For internal candidates: Please ensure that you have discussed your application with your line manager and that a completed and signed ''Pharmacy Secondment Approval Form'' has been authorised prior to attending your interview.

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 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.

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 Visas and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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