Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking diligent individuals for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician role. This full-time, permanent position offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable experience across various pharmacy departments. Candidates will engage in a comprehensive training program, developing skills in dispensing prescriptions and understanding clinical uses of medicines. Successful trainees will join the Primary Care Pharmacy Team upon completion, with pathways for further career development in the NHS. If you're enthusiastic about patient care and ready to embrace this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing the study is essential.
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme.
• Rotate through various pharmacy areas including primary care and community.

Skills

Dispensing prescriptions

Understanding Standard Operating Procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

National 5 qualifications in Chemistry

National 5 qualifications in Biology

National 5 qualifications in Maths

National 5 qualifications in English/ESOL

Tools

IT systems

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Posted:

10.05.2025

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24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Lorn Medical Centre

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.

PRE-REGISTRATION TRAINEE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Oban, Lorn & the Isles.

BAND 4 (Annexe 21 during 2 year training period)

Full Time / Permanent

A trainee post with annexe 21 applied is paid a percentage of the fully qualified rate during the period of training as follows: Year 1: 70% of the pay band maximum; Year 2: 75% of the pay band maximum

Salary Scale Band 4 (Full trained): £29,116 - £31,670 per annum

Would you like the opportunity to earn while you learn, work towards a professional qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council?

Do you have National 5 qualifications (or Intermediate 2 or Credit Standard Grades) at Grade A to C in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English/ESOL OR the equivalent SCQF level of qualification/award?

Our Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians will undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme under the supervision and support of our pharmacy team. As a Trainee, you may rotate through various pharmacy areas including primary care, community, and hospital pharmacy departments, learning key skills such as:

• Dispensing prescriptions and understanding different types of prescriptions
• Shadowing a Pharmacy Technician in GP practices
• Understanding and using Standard Operating Procedures and risk management processes
• Understanding the uses of medicines in clinical areas (e.g., diabetes)
• Stock supplies
• Undertaking audits
• Working with various IT systems

We seek diligent, enthusiastic individuals committed to improving patient care and working within the Pharmacy Team across all areas. Commitment to completing the study is essential, along with excellent organizational skills to balance work and academic requirements.

You must have at least National 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biology, Maths, and English/ESOL. Previous pharmacy experience and training to pharmacy services level 2 are desirable but not essential.

Upon successful completion of the 2-year training and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, you will join the Primary Care Pharmacy Team at Band 4 and may continue your career through the NHS Education Scotland Vocational Training Foundation Programme for Pharmacy Technicians.

The role involves travel to multiple locations, so a full, current driving license and own car are essential.

For informal enquiries, contact Gayle Hendry, Lead Pharmacy Technician, Primary Care at [Email Placeholder].

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