Qualified Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland seeks a qualified Pharmacy Technician to deliver primary care services across Shetland. This part-time role involves supporting patients with their medication needs and being part of an evolving pharmacy team. The position is fixed-term until March 2026 and offers a competitive salary with additional allowances.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician in Primary Care Pharmacy.
• Experience in dealing with medicines related queries.
• Ability to conduct medicines reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enhanced pharmacy services including pharmacotherapy support.
• Handle medicines related queries and conduct medicines reconciliation.
• Work across health centres in Shetland and potentially remote work.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Qualified Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care (Ref: 217763)

Fixed term until 31/03/2026

Part Time – 29.6 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum (pro rata) plus

Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)

Remote work possible

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our pharmacy team, as a registered pharmacy technician in Primary Care Pharmacy.

We are a fast evolving team, striving to deliver pharmacy services to meet the needs of patients living across Shetland in innovative ways.

Pharmacy Technicians fulfil a vital role within the pharmacy team and will help deliver an enhanced pharmacy service and be involved in supporting the delivery of the pharmacotherapy service to our health centres.

The post holder will be based within our pharmacy hub and within various health centres across Shetland. This post is also available to registered technicians wishing to work remotely. Day-to-day responsibilities will include, dealing with medicines related queries, carrying out medicines reconciliation and other pharmacotherapy related tasks.

This contract is fixed-term until 31^st March 2026 due to funding. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

For an informal discussion, please contact Laura Toulson, Lead Pharmacist [e-mail]

Closing date: 27/07/25

Interview date: 08/08/25

For more information and to apply:

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.