Pharmacy Technician Higher Level - Pharmacy Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join their neurosciences pharmacy team. This role involves working closely with clinical pharmacists to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and possess an accredited technician qualification. Suitable training will be provided and the position offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the neurosciences clinical pharmacists.
• Provide high quality, patient-focussed pharmaceutical care.
• Liaise with GP's, community pharmacists, and primary care team.

Skills

Registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council

Excellent communication skills

Post-qualification experience

Education

Accredited dispensary checking technician qualification (PDCT)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Pharmacy Services

QUEEN ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CLINICAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – Neurosciences, OMFS, Spinal

Band 5

37 hours per week

Maternity leave cover – 8 months fixed term

Does the opportunity to help develop a new clinical pharmacy service appeal to you? Would you like the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with motivated clinical pharmacists where you can use and develop your pharmacy knowledge and skills? We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to become an integral member of the neurosciences pharmacy team working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician.

You will work closely with the neurosciences clinical pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, patient‑focussed pharmaceutical care to patients within the INS. You will be involved in obtaining and documenting medication histories, facilitating and streamlining the discharge process and liaising with GP’s, community pharmacists and the primary care team.

You must be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have an accredited dispensary checking technician qualification (PDCT). You should have significant post‑qualification experience and excellent communication skills. Suitable training will be provided to the successful applicant.

The hours will be worked Monday to Friday with participation in weekend and public holiday rotas. If you think you have the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for this post, or for an informal chat please contact: Claire Saleh, Advanced Pharmacist for Neurosciences on 0141 452 3877 or e‑mail at [e-mail].

Informal contact: Claire Saleh, Advanced Pharmacist Neurosciences, 0141 452 3877, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.

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