Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join their Dispensary team in Inverness. The role involves managing dispensary operations, staff training, and participating in service improvements. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and possess relevant qualifications and experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a modern healthcare environment with ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Post-qualification knowledge and experience required.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the dispensary.
• Participate in staff training and supervision.
• Engage in service improvements within the pharmacy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Pharmacy Practice Knowledge

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Dispenser or Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification

Job description

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

Opportunity for Pharmacy Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a patient-focused, enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join our Dispensary team, providing pharmaceutical services to patients in the largest hospital in the Scottish Highlands.

This is an exciting time to join our hospital pharmacy team. We have recently installed robotics in our dispensary and distribution services and are implementing a Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration (HEPMA) system as part of an ambitious collaboration across six north board areas.

The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day management of the dispensary, undertake various challenging roles within a continually evolving area, and participate in service improvements. Responsibilities include staff training, supervision, and development.

The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of pharmacy practice, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), committed to Continuous Professional Development. Post-qualification knowledge and experience, along with a recognised Dispensary or Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification, are required.

We have a friendly and modern team dedicated to service modernization and developing the roles of pharmacy technicians and support staff. We encourage further training and support it actively. The role involves participating in departmental rotas for extended hours, weekends, and public holidays.

For informal enquiries, contact Katie MacRae, Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary, via email at [e-mail] or tel [phone].

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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional NHS Scotland boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We aim to foster a positive environment supported by our NHS and Social Care values: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty, and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.