Bank - Pharmacy technician - band 5

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician for Ninewells Dispensary in Dundee. You will join the Pharmacy Distribution and Dispensing Centre to support dispensing, accuracy checking, workload planning, and stock management.

The role emphasises patient-centred service and KPI-driven performance in a busy hospital setting. The post requires GPhC registration and an accredited accuracy checking qualification, with responsibilities spanning supervision, training, and ensuring medicine

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC and hold an accuracy checking qualification.
• Experience supervising a large team and coordinating workloads.
• Strong IT and stock management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support dispensing and accuracy checking of medicines.
• Prioritise and coordinate daily workload in the PDDC.
• Supervise staff and train junior technicians.
• Manage pharmacy stock and ensure medicine availability.
• Contribute to KPIs and safe, efficient service.

Skills

GPhC registration

Accuracy checking qualification

Team supervision

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Stock management software

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.

NINEWELLS HOSPITAL

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Pharmacy Distribution & Dispensing Service

SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – NINEWELLS DISPENSARY

BAND 5

Salary Scale : £34,544 - £43,039 per annum pro rata

You will work in the Pharmacy Distribution and Dispensing Centre (PDDC) as part of the dispensary technical team. The key purpose of the role is to support the dispensing and accuracy checking of medicines, while assisting the Senior Pharmacy Technicians in the supervision and training of staff. The post holder will help prioritise and coordinate the daily workload, manage pharmacy stock, and ensure the continuous availability of medicines for NHS Tayside patients. The role also contributes to the delivery of a safe, efficient, and effective dispensary service, ensuring performance is maintained in line with agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).

To be considered for this post you must be, registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with a recognised accuracy checking qualification.

Qualities

• A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to supervise and work effectively with a large group of staff
• The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
• Competent in the use of IT

If you’d like to learn more about the department and our team before applying, we’d be happy to arrange a visit. This is a great opportunity to see the environment first hand, meet some of our team, and get a sense of the exciting work we do.

Simply contact us to arrange a visit at a time that suits you. We look forward to showing you around and answering any questions you may have.

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Michelle Tingley, Lead Pharmacy Technician on 01382 660111, extension 36764, or email [e-mail]

NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Staff bank can not support sponsorship

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.

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