DIspenser
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Levenwick, Shetland Islands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | NHS Shetland Board |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 229768 |
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Dispenser – Levenwick Health Centre (Ref: 229768)
Development Opportunity
Substantive
32 hours per week
Band 3 Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)*
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)
Applications are invited for a Dispenser development post in Levenwick Health Centre. The Levenwick Practice is a salaried General Practice, providing medical services to a population of approximately 2,500 patients. You will initially be appointed at Band 2 level (Salary range £26,696 – £29,988 per annum pro-rata) and undertake Dispensary training Support Staff Course for Dispensing Assistants | Buttercups Training, with successful completion of the training leading to a Band 3 once successful completion of competencies.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. 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 www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/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://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
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.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, 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 GOV.UK website here.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk 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 please contact Kyle Malcolmson on 01950 461222
Closing date: 15th March 2026
Interview date: w/c 23rd March 2026
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
As from 01/04/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Development Opportunity
Substantive
32 hours per week
Band 3 Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)*
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)
Applications are invited for a Dispenser development post in Levenwick Health Centre. The Levenwick Practice is a salaried General Practice, providing medical services to a population of approximately 2,500 patients. You will initially be appointed at Band 2 level (Salary range £26,696 – £29,988 per annum pro-rata) and undertake Dispensary training Support Staff Course for Dispensing Assistants | Buttercups Training, with successful completion of the training leading to a Band 3 once successful completion of competencies.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. 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 www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/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://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
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.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, 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 GOV.UK website here.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk 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 please contact Kyle Malcolmson on 01950 461222
Closing date: 15th March 2026
Interview date: w/c 23rd March 2026
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
As from 01/04/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.