NR214305 - Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to join their dynamic teams in delivering vital pharmacotherapy services. This role offers a blend of remote and onsite work, providing the opportunity to enhance your skills in medicines reconciliation and quality prescribing. Ideal candidates will thrive in a team environment while also demonstrating independence. With a focus on professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career path within the healthcare sector, where your contributions will make a significant impact on community health.

Qualifications

• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy or GP Practices as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Ability to work independently and follow guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacotherapy services within Aberdeenshire H& SCP.
• Support local teams of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Skills

GPhC registration

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Medicines reconciliation

Pharmaceutical queries management

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Primary Care

Band 5

We have an opportunity available in the Kincardine & Mearns area.

Employment Type: Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 3 days), Monday – Friday

We are seeking enthusiastic, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians to join developing pharmacy teams to deliver pharmacotherapy services within Aberdeenshire H& SCP. The role involves remote working to support local teams of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

The ideal candidates will work well within a team, follow guidance, and work independently. With on-the-job support and training, successful candidates will gain experience in medicines reconciliation, Medicines Care & Review, pharmaceutical queries (including management of shortages), and promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing.

Candidates may come from a community or hospital pharmacy background or have experience working within GP Practices as a Pharmacy Technician. Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are essential. A full driving license and use of a car are required.

Postholders will work across a wide area, involving onsite work in GP Practices and remote work from an agreed base. The specific bases and areas of work will be discussed at the interview.

Application Details

• Closing date for applications: Friday, 23rd May 2025
• Interviews via Microsoft Teams: Monday, 2nd June 2025

Further Information

For more information, please contact one of the lead pharmacists in Aberdeenshire.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Additional Notes

Please note: If this post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all associated costs.

NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 people across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, and strives to foster a positive, respectful culture aligned with NHS and social care values.