Pharmacy Technician – Patient-Centric Meds Optimisation

NHS Scotland; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth Royal Infirmary in Scotland invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Clinical Pharmacy Team. You will support medicines reconciliation, discharge planning and medicines optimisation within an integrated multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe patient care and reducing medicines waste.

This role offers progression from Band 4 to Band 5 with VT Foundation Framework or equivalent training, and ongoing professional development to reach full potential.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician status required or working towards registration.
• Completion of VT Foundation Framework or demonstrable equivalent experience for Band 5.
• Candidates considered on Band 4 with upskilling to Band 5 upon meeting criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and medicines optimisation.
• Contribute to safe medicines governance as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient-centred care and promote efficient, cost-effective NHS resources.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Medicines optimisation

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Perth Royal Infirmary in Scotland invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Clinical Pharmacy Team. You will support medicines reconciliation, discharge planning and medicines optimisation within an integrated multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe patient care and reducing medicines waste.

This role offers progression from Band 4 to Band 5 with VT Foundation Framework or equivalent training, and ongoing professional development to reach full potential.