Clinical Pharmacy Technician – Mental Health

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Technician for their mental health pharmacy team. The role involves contributing to safe medication practices, supporting patients through their care journey, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within the team. A positive, organized, and collaborative approach is essential, with support for professional development offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Willingness to learn about mental health.
• Previous experience in pharmacy preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support medicines reconciliation at admission and discharge.
• Manage stock and supply systems for clinical areas.
• Assist with medication counselling and ensure safe prescribing.

Skills

Collaboration

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

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Clinical Pharmacy Technician – Mental Health, Larbert

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a qualified and motivated pharmacy technician looking to make a real difference in mental health care? NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join our specialist mental health pharmacy team, working across a range of services including inpatient and community mental health, older people’s mental health, learning disabilities and forensic psychiatry.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to person-centred pharmaceutical care across a diverse and rewarding range of mental health specialties. Based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, you’ll be part of a supportive and well-integrated pharmacy team that plays a crucial role in patient safety and recovery. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Pharmacy is highly respected within NHS Forth Valley’s mental health services. You will work alongside clinical pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective use of medicines, promote continuity of care, and provide direct support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Your role will include supporting medicines reconciliation at admission and discharge, managing stock and supply systems for clinical areas, assisting with medication counselling, and helping ensure safe prescribing practices. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development across mental health settings.

You’ll be supported to grow in your role, with access to training and professional development opportunities tailored to mental health pharmacy. Your work will be meaningful and valued.

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council who brings a positive, organised, and collaborative approach. Previous experience in hospital or mental health settings is welcome, though not essential—we also welcome applications from community pharmacy technicians with a keen interest in mental health and a willingness to learn.

In return, we offer a friendly and forward-thinking team environment, strong support for your professional development, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of patients across the Forth Valley area. Situated in the heart of central Scotland, Forth Valley Royal Hospital provides an excellent base with easy access to both urban and rural living.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.