NHSL 218883 Pharmacy Technician (LMD)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service as a Pharmacy Technician in a permanent role. You'll support dispensing and clinical services, with training provided to enhance your skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive team environment dedicated to quality patient care.

Benefits

Career Development

Supportive Environment

Impactful Work

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in pharmacy services or stock management.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support dispensing, homecare, and clinical services for Dermatology.
• Contribute to the delivery of technical services for sexual health and Ophthalmology.
• Participate in the weekend and public holiday rota.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care

Education

National Certificate in Pharmacy Services

SVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Lauriston Buildings

Band 4 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours | Permanent

(including weekend and public holidays commitment)

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Are you looking to join a supportive team that provides development opportunities within the NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service?

Join our dedicated pharmacy team and play a vital role in supporting the safe provision of medicines.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacy technician to join our well-established Dermatology pharmacy team and also wider pharmacy team delivering services at Lauriston Building.

This post will look to support dispensing, homecare and clinical services for Dermatology. There will be opportunity for development of a patient-facing role and full training and ongoing support will be provided. Medicines Homecare service is an alternative supply route for medicines to the patients. Overall prescribing responsibility still sits with the clinical services, but medicines are delivered to the patient’s homes, using private Pharmacies – Homecare Providers.

The successful candidate will also contribute to delivery of technical service for sexual health and Ophthalmology services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high quality of patient care and participate in ongoing service development.

Participation in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh weekend and public holiday rota is expected of the post holder. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) is a large teaching hospital with an established reputation for offering the best practice across a wide variety of specialist services.

Why Join Us?

When you join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you’re joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s why this role could be perfect for you:

• Career Development: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy technician from either primary or secondary care background with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care. Excellent inter-personal skills are essential with the ability to work with an extensive multidisciplinary teams and building professional relationships.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Candidates should possess a National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, SVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• A diligent, reliable, and flexible approach to work.
• Prior experience within pharmacy services or stock management.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job advert can only tell you so much. To discuss this opportunity further and explore how it could fit your career goals, we warmly invite you to contact:

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact

Contact: Sylwia Michlewska, Lead Pharmacist Dermatology

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Contact: Dawn Harkins, Dispensary Operational Team Lead

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