223236 - Pharmacy Technician - Higher Level (SNIS)

NHS National Services Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Livingston is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their Mental Health Pharmacy team. The role involves assisting in medicines management and supporting mental health services across various specialties. Candidates must be a registered Pharmacy Technician and possess a relevant HNC. This position offers career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Interest in mental health.
• Minimum of HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medicines reconciliation and medication history checks.
• Support high-dose antipsychotic monitoring processes.
• Manage stock control including clozapine and specialist medicines.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Commitment to improving patient care

Professional development

Education

HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management

Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award

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.

Pharmacy Technician - Higher Level

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

St John’s Hospital

(including weekend, evenings and public holiday commitments)

Do you want to work in an environment that values your growth, wellbeing and contribution?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician seeking to develop their clinical experience and contribute to innovative mental health services within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join the St John’s Hospital (SJH) Mental Health Pharmacy team.

The post is based at St John’s Hospital, Livingston and involves working across a range of mental health specialties, including adult and older people’s mental health.

You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe, effective and person-centred delivery of pharmaceutical care. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with medicines reconciliation and medication history checks
• Supporting high-dose antipsychotic monitoring processes
• Managing stock control, including clozapine and other specialist medicines
• Participating in patient education and carer support around medication
• Supporting community-based initiatives such as clozapine clinics and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

This post offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in both inpatient and community mental health care and to contribute to service delivery and development across interface settings.

The successful candidate will work across both clinical and technical services based at St John’s Hospital, Livingston. The postholder should have an interest in mental health and will work closely with the wider pharmacy and multidisciplinary mental health team to ensure the delivery of high quality of patient care. The role will also participate in the ongoing service development in this role to optimise medicines use, support patient flow, and contribute towards ongoing delivery of the mental health clinical pharmacy service.

Why Join Us?

When you join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you’re joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s why this role could be perfect for you:

• Career progression: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
• Supportive environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
• Impactful work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA)
• Has an HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management or equivalent experience.

Any applicant who does not hold the HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management MUST complete the Band 5 Pharmacy Technician Higher Level HNC Equivalence Mapping Assessment Form and submit it with the application as a supporting document. If you are required to undertake this and/or require some support, please get in touch as below.

• A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
• Committed to professional development and service improvement

About the NHS Lothian Pharmacy and Medicines Service:

NHS Lothian are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services. We also provide regional and national services across a range of clinical specialties.

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 focused on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make the best use of their skills.

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 contact:

Joseph Wilson, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

Email: [e-mail]

Contact number: 01506 322 031

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. 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.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.

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.