209503 - Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a qualified pharmacy professional to join their team. This role focuses on providing essential pharmaceutical technical services, ensuring the efficient supply of medications to various departments. With a commitment to patient care, the position offers a collaborative environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacy professional with experience in hospital pharmacy services.
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical technical services across all sections of the pharmacy department.
• Ensure accurate and timely supply of prescriptions and pharmaceutical stock.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and prioritization skills

Team player

Education

National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Dispensary checking or aseptic checking qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity at NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire, where we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. Our services include Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and integrated primary healthcare and social care through North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified pharmacy professional to provide pharmaceutical technical services across all sections of the pharmacy department. Responsibilities include ensuring the accurate, efficient, and timely supply of discharge and outpatient prescriptions, pharmaceutical stock, and non-stock supplies to wards and departments.

Requirements

• National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Dispensary checking or aseptic checking qualification
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development (mandatory)
• Experience in ward/department stock management
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy services
• Training in aseptic and cytotoxic drug reconstitution/manipulation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills; team player
• Participation in weekend and public holiday working
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving license (if applicable)

Contract Details

Fixed term / Secondment for 12 months, full-time (37 hours/week).

Location: University Hospital Hairmyres

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Note: This is a fixed-term post. If you are an NHS Lanarkshire employee seeking a secondment, ensure you have written approval from your line manager before applying.

Interested?

If you're eager to learn more, we would love to hear from you!