Higher Level Pharmacy Technician B5

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a highly organised Pharmacy Technician to support high-risk aseptic medicines preparation and accuracy checking within a specialist cancer service. You will ensure GMP compliance, contribute to stock management, and work with a multidisciplinary team to maintain patient safety.

The role offers opportunities to develop accuracy checking, prioritisation and workload management skills in a busy environment, with visa sponsorship considered for

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of a current GPhC-approved competency and knowledge-based qualification (e.g. S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services) and required work-based experience.
• Recognised Final Accuracy Checking qualification.
• Experience supervising, training or mentoring staff.
• Good IT skills including Word and Excel.
• Clear spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-risk aseptic medicines including chemotherapy and CIVAS.
• Carry out final accuracy and in-process checks for quality and safety.
• Maintain cleanroom quality systems and GMP documentation.
• Investigate deviations and incidents to support patient safety.
• Train and assess pharmacy staff competency.
• Contribute to dispensing, supply and stock management for cancer services.
• Collaborate with pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of patient care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy (Word & Excel)

Problem solving

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

GPhC competency qualification (e.g. S/NVQ Level 3)

Final Accuracy Checking qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a specialist cancer centre environment, working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team. The role offers exposure to a wide range of specialist pharmacy services, with opportunities to further develop your accuracy checking, prioritisation, and workload management skills in a high-demand setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation, dispensing, and accuracy checking of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and intravenous (IV) treatments, ensuring the highest standards of quality, governance, and patient safety are maintained. Due to increasing service demands, including a rise in Significant Event and Risk System (SEARS) reports, we are seeking to strengthen our workforce to support the continued safe, effective, and timely delivery of patient care. This post will play a key role in enhancing service resilience and reducing risk associated with workforce pressures.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare high-risk aseptic medicines, including chemotherapy, CIVAS, and clinical trial products within GMP-compliant cleanroom and isolator environments.
• Perform final accuracy and in-process checks, ensuring aseptically prepared products meet all quality, safety, and regulatory standards prior to release.
• Maintain and monitor cleanroom quality systems, including environmental monitoring, equipment checks, cleaning activities, and GMP documentation.
• Investigate, document, and report deviations, incidents, and quality concerns, supporting continuous improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support the training, mentoring, and competency assessment of pharmacy staff, promoting best practice and a positive learning culture.
• Contribute to the dispensing, supply, and stock management of medicines used within specialist cancer services.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy and multidisciplinary colleagues to support efficient service delivery and patient care.

What You Will Bring:

The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and committed to delivering safe and effective patient care within a busy specialist service.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and flexible approach to service delivery.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to organise and manage daily tasks using your own initiative.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Experience of training, mentoring, or supervising staff.
• Experience of stock management and inventory control.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of a current GPhC-approved competency and knowledge-based qualification (e.g. S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and NC Pharmaceutical Sciences) and the required period of work-based experience.
• Recognised and accredited Final Accuracy Checking qualification.
• Experience of supervising, training, or mentoring staff.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in spoken English.
• Commitment to ongoing training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience of interacting with people in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work to established procedures and standards.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload using own initiative.
• Stock management experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria

• HNC Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
• A1 Assessor Qualification (or equivalent).
• Professional Development Award (PDA).
• Experience demonstrating leadership and managerial responsibilities.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Hugh Paton, Pharmacy Team Lead - [e-mail] - 0141 301 7411

Ashley Bruce, Pharmacy Team Lead - [e-mail] -0141 301 7411

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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