Pharmacy Technician (Rotational) - Pharmacy

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pay for working publicholyds

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Aseptic Unit at RHC, contributing to high-quality, safe pharmacy services for patients. You will be part of a skilled team delivering aseptic preparations and supporting clinical trials within a busy hospital setting.

Permanent, full-time role with a five-out-of-seven pattern. The post offers development opportunities, NHS benefits, and a supportive environment to advance in hospital pharmacy and

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a UK Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience with aseptic unit procedures and handling of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine pharmacy technical activities within the aseptic unit including preparation of SACT for adults and paediatrics.
• Support training and supervision of pharmacy support workers.
• Provide efficient, patient-centred care and support.

Skills

GPhC registration

Attention to detail

Ability to follow SOPs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join the friendly pharmacy team at the Aseptic Unit at RHC to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient pharmacy services to patients in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health board. You will be part of a skilled team operating within our aseptic unit.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Royal Hospital for Children
• Permanent, full-time
• Five out of seven days per week, inclusive of public holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine pharmacy technical activities within the aseptic unit, including preparation and handling of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) for adults and paediatrics, adult and paediatric Parenteral Nutrition, Intravenous Additives including clinical trials, syringes for allergy testing and other aseptically prepared medicines, adhering to SOPs and quality standards
• Support training and supervision of pharmacy support workers within a well-governed pharmacy technical services environment
• Provide efficient, patient-centred care and support

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a UK Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Effective team working skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• An accredited checking qualification (PACT) or a commitment to working towards on appointment
• Previous hospital pharmacy or aseptic services experience; however, full training will be provided where needed

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Elaine Wright or Louise Taylor, Pharmacy Technician Team Leads on 0141 451 5733, or email [e-mail] [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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