Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician

NHS Lothian; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS Lothian Pharmacy Primary Care team is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to medicines management across general practices in NHS Lothian. The role focuses on promoting evidence-based prescribing and reducing risk to patients.

You will work in partnership with clinicians and staff to analyse prescribing information, support practice-based initiatives, and help implement cost-effective prescribing strategies across HSCPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in medicines management or healthcare data analysis is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with general practices and colleagues.
• Understanding of cost-effective prescribing principles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to medicines management services across NHS Lothian.
• Analyse prescribing information and support practice-based prescribing initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing to reduce patient risk.

Job description

Job reference: 262363
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 29/10/2026
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: NHS Lothian
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: WLHSCP Pharmacy Primary Care

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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.

Please note this post is Fixed Term for 1 year.

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The Job Purpose is to contribute to the provision of NHS Lothian medicines management services in promoting the use of evidence-based quality and cost-effective prescribing across general practices. To work in partnership with other professionals and staff within general practices to deliver pharmaceutical care and reduce risk to patients within NHS Lothian. The post holder will assist in analysing prescribing information and implementing practice based prescribing initiatives, to influence changes in prescribing and to facilitate the safe, effective and economic use of medicines across the HSCPs.

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.