NR214305 - Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians to join NHS Scotland in delivering pharmacotherapy services. The role offers flexibility with remote working and involves supporting various practices in the Aberdeenshire area. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and time management skills, and be ready to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy or GP Practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacotherapy services to practices.
• Support seamless care such as medicines reconciliation.
• Manage pharmaceutical queries and promote quality prescribing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Pharmacy Technician Primary Care

Band 5

We have an opportunity available in Kincardine & Mearns area.

Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (min 3 days) Monday to Friday

We are looking for enthusiastic, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician(s) to join developing Pharmacy teams to deliver pharmacotherapy services to practices within Aberdeenshire H&SCP. 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 undertake a wide range of tasks supporting seamless care such as medicines reconciliation, Medicines Care & Review, pharmaceutical queries including management of shortages, 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. A full driving license and use of a car are required.

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

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May 2025

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on Monday 2nd June 2025.

For further information, please contact one of the Aberdeenshire lead pharmacists:

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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