NR214305 - Pharmacy Technician

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to enhance pharmacotherapy services in the Kincardine & Mearns area. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing you to work flexibly from GP practices and remotely. Ideal candidates will have a GPhC registration and possess strong communication and time management skills. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and gain valuable experience through on-the-job training. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians needed.
• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacotherapy services within Aberdeenshire H&SCP.
• Support local teams with medicines reconciliation and queries.

Skills

GPhC registration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Primary Care

Band 5

We have an opportunity available in the Kincardine & Mearns area.

Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 3 days), Monday – Friday.

We are looking for enthusiastic, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians to join developing pharmacy teams to deliver pharmacotherapy services within Aberdeenshire H&SCP. This role involves remote working to support service delivery by local teams of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

The ideal candidates will 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 be already working within a 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 also essential.

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 be conducted via Microsoft Teams on Monday, 2nd June 2025.

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

• Birgit Teismann
• Elaine Neil

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] / [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.