Pharmacy Technician/Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trainee Pharmacy Technician role at NHS Grampian is based within ARI Pharmacy, with a rotation through sections to gain broad experience in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, dispensary services and procurement. No previous hospital experience is required as training will be provided.

The post includes weekend and public holiday working. Trainees will be paid under Annex 21 terms and progress to Band 4 on qualification; ongoing support from a sociable, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Must be professionally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Desirable: Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) training available for progression
• Student Technician: National 5 or equivalent in Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology

Responsibilities

• Based at ARI Pharmacy with rotation through sections within pharmacy
• Training in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, dispensary services and procurement and supply
• Role includes weekend rota and public holiday working

Skills

GPhC registration

Education

BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Trainee Pharmacy Technician – Annex 21*

This would be an exciting opportunity for a candidate wishing to undertake a fast-paced role within a supportive and sociable team. The post holder will be based within ARI Pharmacy with a rotation throughout the sections within pharmacy.

No previous hospital experience necessary as the post holder will benefit from training in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, dispensary services and procurement and supply.

This role includes a weekend rota and public holiday working.

Essential Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician: You will be a qualified technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent. You must also be professionally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Desirable: You should have or be willing to train to accredited checking technician (ACT).
• Student Technician: Minimum of National 5 or equivalent in: Essential – Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology

Contact

For more information please contact Cady Mathieson [e-mail]

*If appointed to the Student Pharmacy Technician role, the post will be offered under the terms of Annex 21, Agenda for Change, Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees to allow you to successfully complete the training required.

As this post is a training post and you are offered the post under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. You will be paid a % of the Pay Band x Maximum Point. Once you have achieved all relevant qualifications and competencies you will move to Band 4. The % will be determined by your training requirements and expected duration to complete both the qualifications and competencies, which will be agreed and communicated in writing by your Line Manager.

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.

Additional Information for Candidates

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

About NHS Grampian

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.