NR216043 - Pharmacy Technician

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking enthusiastic GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians for full-time/part-time roles within HMP & YOI Grampian. The role involves managing medicines supply processes and working closely with the prison healthcare team. Candidates should possess good communication and time management skills, and a full driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in community, primary care, or hospital pharmacy.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplies of medicines, dressings, and appliances for prisoners.
• Handle pharmaceutical queries and promote quality prescribing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Primary Care

Band 5

We have an opportunity within HMP & YOI Grampian

Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 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 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 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 healthcare team and off-site pharmacy service. The post holder will also manage pharmaceutical queries, including management of shortages, and will 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 license and use of a car are also essential.

For further information, please contact HMP Grampian:

Senior Charge Nurse Elaine Dingwall or Lead Pharmacist 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. Our aim is 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.