231130 Pharmacy Technician - Higher Level

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a highly motivated pharmacy technician to join their dispensary team. This role involves supporting the safe supply of medicines within a mental health setting. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a passion for patient care. Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are offered in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pharmacy dispensary.
• Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy dispensary checking.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and effective supply of medicine to patient groups.
• Collaborate closely with the pharmacy team.
• Support and develop other members of the pharmacy team.

Skills

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Committed to improving patient care

Education

National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please 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 to demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as your responsibilities can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), 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 than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details, please visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Are you an experienced pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career by joining a dynamic and pro-active pharmacy team?

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy dispensary technical team. The post holder will be working in the Dispensary at The Royal Edinburgh Hospital, supporting the pharmacy team with the safe and effective supply of medicine to patient groups within The Royal Edinburgh Hospital and Associated Services and specialising in the provision of mental health care. The dispensary delivers high quality, patient-centred care across acute psychiatric and mental health services, including the treatment of individuals with learning disabilities, dementia and the management of young people’s mental health.

About the Role

This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician looking to specialise or advance in areas of dispensing practice as a Pharmacy Technician, Higher Level.

• Play a key role in the pharmaceutical care of patients.
• Collaborate closely with the pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patients’ medicines and care.
• Support and develop other members of the pharmacy team.
• Benefit from opportunities for service improvement, delivery of education and training and other personal and professional development initiatives.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about delivering high quality, patient focused care and wish to expand on your knowledge, skills and experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician, in a mental health setting, we would love to hear from you.

About you

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before)
• 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.

About NHS Lothian

At 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.

The vision for the Pharmacy & 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 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 linked below. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager for an informal discussion, questions, and to explore how this role aligns with your career goals.

For further information please contact:

Contact: Andrew Le-Manach – Dispensary Team Lead

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