NR216043 - Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians for full-time and part-time roles at HMP & YOI Grampian. The position involves delivering pharmacy services in a prison setting, ensuring safe medicine supply, and managing pharmaceutical queries. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and time management skills and have a background in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Experience in community, primary care, or hospital pharmacy.
• Full driving license and access to a car essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient medicines supply processes for prisoners.
• Manage supplies of medicines, dressings, and appliances.
• Address pharmaceutical queries and promote quality prescribing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Primary Care

Band: 5

Job Location:

HMP & YOI Grampian

Job Details:

• Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 3 days), Monday – Sunday
• EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

We are seeking enthusiastic, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians who are accredited checking technicians to join our developing healthcare team and deliver pharmacy services within a prison setting.

The ideal candidates will work well independently and as part of a team, with on-the-job support and training provided. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient medicines supply processes for prisoners and the health centre, managing supplies of medicines, dressings, and appliances, and addressing pharmaceutical queries such as shortages. Promoting quality and cost-effective prescribing is also essential.

Applicants may have a background in community, primary care, or hospital pharmacy. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are required. A full driving license and access to a car are essential.

Contact Information:

For further details, please contact:

• Senior Charge Nurse: Elaine Dingwall
• Lead Pharmacist: Elaine Neil

Phone: [phone]

Additional Information:

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society.