NR216043 - Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians for HMP & YOI Grampian. The role involves delivering pharmacy services to prisoners, ensuring safe and efficient medicines supply processes. Ideal candidates will be GPhC registered and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities for full-time and part-time work are available, with a focus on teamwork and initiative.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician(s) required.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplies of medicines, dressings, and appliances for the prison population.
• Work closely with the prison Health Care team and off-site Pharmacy services.
• Manage pharmaceutical queries and promote quality, cost-effective prescribing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

GPhC Registration

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

HMP & YOI Grampian

Pharmacy Technician Primary Care

Band 5

We have an opportunity within HMP & YOI Grampian

Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (min 3 days) Monday - Sunday

We are looking for enthusiastic, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician(s) who are accredited checking technicians, to join a developing health team to deliver Pharmacy services to the people in Prison Health Care.

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 take responsibility for ensuring safe and efficient medicines supply processes for prisoners and the health centre.

The successful candidate will support seamless care by managing supplies of medicines, dressings, and appliances for the prison population. This involves working closely with the prison Health Care team and off-site Pharmacy services. The post holder will also manage pharmaceutical queries, including shortages, and promote quality, cost-effective prescribing.

You may have a community, primary care, or hospital pharmacy background. Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are essential. A full driving licence and use of a car are required.

For further information, please contact HMP Grampian:

Senior charge nurse Elaine Dingwall or Lead Pharmacist Elaine Neil

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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, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.