KM195574 - Senior Pharmacy Technician

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician to enhance their Mental Health & Learning Disability pharmacy team. This role involves delivering a busy dispensing service, providing technical support, and training staff within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in medicines management and audits, contributing to the well-being of patients in the hospital. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to develop your career in pharmacy, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with a willingness to undertake further qualifications.
• Interest in working within mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dispensing service for in-patients and out-patients.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician and organise daily workload.
• Lead medicines-related audits and train pharmacy staff.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Medicines Management

Training and Development

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Accredited Checking Technician Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Mental Health & Learning Disability

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Mental Health & Learning Disability pharmacy team as a senior pharmacy technician.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver a busy dispensing service for in-patients and out-patients at Royal Cornhill Hospital, including final accuracy checks.
2. Deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician and organise the dispensary workload daily.
3. Provide technical support to hospital wards and coordinate the dispensing and supply of clozapine.
4. Train pharmacy staff and multidisciplinary team members.
5. Undertake medicines management activities at ward level, including medicines reconciliation, patient medicines checks, and organising medicines supply during in-patient stays and at discharge.
6. Lead medicines-related audits.
7. Participate in rotational weekend working at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Candidate Requirements:

• Registered pharmacy technician with a willingness to undertake the Accredited Checking Technician qualification.
• Interest in working within mental health.

Additional Information:

Provisional interview date: Thursday, 29th May.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Caroline Page, Lead Pharmacy Technician, at 01224 557489 or via email at [e-mail].

Application Process:

Apply through the Jobtrain platform. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. The application deadline is midnight on the specified date, with potential early closing due to volume of applications.

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Note: If operating within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, the applicant is responsible for associated costs.

NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 residents across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, committed to fostering a positive organizational culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.