Pharmacy Technician (Rotational and Checking) for Aseptic Services

TN United Kingdom; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician for Aseptic Services in Airdrie. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical services within NHS Lanarkshire. You'll be involved in a variety of tasks, from managing aseptic services to collaborating with a skilled team. With a commitment to patient care and professional development, this role is perfect for those eager to grow in their pharmacy career. Join a team that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 days public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Undertake revalidation required by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pharmaceutical technical tasks using Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain a high-quality pharmaceutical service to NHS Lanarkshire hospitals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise work

Team player

Education

Diploma/SQA National Certificate in Pharmacy Services

Job description

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Pharmacy Technician (Rotational and Checking) for Aseptic Services, Airdrie

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Airdrie, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Trainees will be considered under Annex 21 - upon completion of training, you will be fixed within Pharmacy Aseptic Services.

Annex 21 Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a percentage of the top of Band 4, and on completion of training, will then move on to Band 4 scale.

The Role

This post is fixed in Aseptic Services.

To undertake pharmaceutical technical tasks within a designated area, on a rotational basis, using Standard Operating Procedures laid down by the relevant Senior Pharmacy Technician, to maintain a high-quality pharmaceutical service to NHS Lanarkshire hospitals.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital-based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

Education:

• Diploma/SQA National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent to enable registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Professional:

• Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Other Knowledge:

• Undertake revalidation required by the General Pharmaceutical Council and maintain a portfolio of personal and professional development.

It would be great if you also have

• Continuing professional development as detailed by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in training on aseptic and cytotoxic drug reconstruction/manipulations.
• Experience in dispensing discharge, OPD, and in-patient prescriptions.
• Experience in providing ward or department stock top-up.
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy services.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Team player.

Contract type

• Permanent
• Full time
• 37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in the Pharmacy Department within University Hospital Monklands.

The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, shortlisted applicants may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re interested, we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Julie Robertson, Chief Aseptic Technician Pharmacy, at [emailprotected]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator, at [emailprotected]. Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email.

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and discover a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work-life balance policies and procedures.

NHS Lanarkshire offers support services on topics impacting work and personal life, accessible via links on this page.

Further Information

For more details on the role, refer to the Job Description. For information on the recruitment process or organisation, see our information pack or recruitment webpage.

Additional Information for Applicants

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. We may close the advert early if high interest is received. Please apply early.
• For help with your application, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Check your email regularly for updates, including junk/spam folders.
• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.

NHS Lanarkshire values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

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Right to Work in the UK

NHS Lanarkshire must verify that all employees have the right to work in the UK. Check eligibility in advance. Note that some posts are not eligible for sponsorship.