LJR232510 - Pharmacy Technician

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic GPhC registered pharmacy technicians to join developing pharmacy teams. The role involves delivering pharmacy services to GP practices in the Garioch cluster and supporting community hospitals. Candidates should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. Full driving license required for onsite duties across the region. Flexible full-time/part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacy technician.
• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Full driving licence and use of a car essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacy services to GP practices within the Garioch cluster.
• Support community hospitals as part of the pharmacy team.
• Undertake tasks to support seamless care such as medicines reconciliation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Pharmacy Technician Primary Care

Band 5

We have an opportunity available in Garioch cluster (Skene, Inverurie, Insch, Kemnay) and AHSCP community hospitals

Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum of 22.2h/ week) Monday – Friday

We are looking for enthusiastic, GPhC registered pharmacy technician(s) to join developing pharmacy teams to deliver pharmacy services to GP practices within the Garioch cluster, and be part of the AHSCP pharmacy team supporting the community hospitals. We have an opportunity in this area and will utilise remote working to facilitate service delivery by local teams of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

The ideal candidates will be able to work well within a team, under direction and on their own initiative. Through on the job support and training successful candidates will gain experience to allow them to undertake a wide range of tasks to support seamless care such as medicines reconciliation, Medicines Care & Review, pharmaceutical queries including management of shortage and promoting quality, cost‑effective prescribing.

You may have a community or hospital pharmacy background or already be working within GP Practice as a pharmacy technician. Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential. Full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

Postholders will work across a wide area, this will involve onsite working in GP Practices and remote working from an agreed base. Bases and area of work will be discussed at interview.

Closing date for applications – Monday 5th January 2026

Interviews will take place Thursday 15th and/or Friday 16th January 2026 or by arrangement.

For any queries about this post, we would encourage any prospective applicants to make informal enquiries to one of the Lead Pharmacists: Birgit Teismann [e-mail] 07773 069550 Claire Douglas [e-mail] Elaine Neil [e-mail] 07772 58103

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.

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