Pharmacy Technician - Prison Service

NHS Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Falkirk is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide technical pharmaceutical services. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Pharmacy Services and a willingness to travel. Responsibilities include working alongside a team and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged, and support for disabled candidates is available.

Qualifications

• Must have the Diploma in Pharmacy Services qualification.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of technical pharmaceutical services under the direction of the Pharmacist.
• Work alongside a team for cost-effective use of medicines.
• Comply with relevant procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Assist with training and supervision of less experienced staff.

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy Services

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Forth Valley Prisons for the position of Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidate must have the Diploma in Pharmacy Services qualification.

The role of The Pharmacy Technician is to:

• Undertake the provision of a range of technical pharmaceutical services within the area of responsibility under the direction of the Pharmacist who also provides clinical support and professional guidance.
• Work alongside other members of the team to provide the cost effective use of medicines.
• Comply with relevant procedures, standards and guidelines, Health and Safety at Work and COSHH regulations.
• Ensure compliance with professional registration and Continuing Professional Development.
• Assist with training and the supervision of less experienced staff as necessary to ensure a working knowledge of systems and processes is in place.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

For informal enquiries please contact Zeeshan Afzal, Pharmacist, [e-mail] or Fiona Donnelly, Healthcare Manager, [e-mail]

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommended that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e‑mail, therefore please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.