Higher Level Pharmacy Technician B5

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Cancer Centre Pharmacy Team is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to contribute to preparation, dispensing, and accuracy checking of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and IV treatments in a high-demand setting.

You will help maintain GMP-compliant processes, support staff development, and work across diverse cancer services to ensure safe patient care. Visa sponsorship may be considered for eligible roles.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

Final Accuracy Checking qualification

CPD commitment

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.

What You Will Be Doing

As part of the Cancer Centre Pharmacy Team, you will;

• 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

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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.