Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician has arisen within the Primary Care Pharmacy Team in Inverness. In this role, you will support clinical pharmacy services, enhance patient care through collaboration with GPs, and be part of a dedicated team focused on medicines management. You will also have the opportunity for training and professional development as services evolve within NHS Highland.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is required.
• Ability to influence change in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of primary care clinical pharmacy services.
• Collaborating with GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Enhancing medicines management and patient care.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational

IT skills

Education

Relevant pharmacy qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in the Primary Care Pharmacy Team (Inverness) for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician. This role supports the delivery of primary care clinical pharmacy services within an established team responsible for medicines management across various primary care settings.

The role involves collaborating with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to enhance medicines management and patient care. It includes delivering the Pharmacotherapy service under the GP contract and supporting patients with their medicines.

NHS Highland pharmacy teams are committed to innovation and professional development, offering opportunities for further training and education as the service evolves.

Candidates should have excellent communication, negotiation, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to influence change. A relevant pharmacy qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council are required.

Travel within the Inverness area is necessary; hence, a full, current driving license and personal vehicle are essential.

For informal enquiries, contact Lisa McQueen, Pharmacy Team Lead (Inverness Team B), via email at [e-mail] or mobile at 07483 168427.

NHS Scotland values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.