Registered Pharmacy Technician / Pre- registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS Shetland Board; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lerwick seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician. This full-time position involves assisting in supplying medicines and providing high-quality patient-centered care. Non-registered applicants can apply for a training path to become qualified, and no previous pharmacy experience is required. The role includes a competitive salary and a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic with a commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to new situations.
• No previous pharmacy experience required for non-registered applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supply of medicines to patients.
• Work within dispensary, distribution, and wards.
• Provide a high-quality, patient-focused service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

National 5 or equivalent in English, Maths, Biology, and Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Registered Pharmacy Technician/Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) (Ref: 222017). Substantive. Full Time – 37 hours per week. Band 4 - (Annex 21 for PTPT) Salary £30,353 - £33,016 per annum. Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the pharmacy team at the Gilbert Bain Hospital for a registered pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in helping deliver pharmaceutical care and ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines. You will assist in the supply of medicines to patients, working within the dispensary, distribution, vaccine holding centre and wards to provide a high quality, professional, patient-focused service.

Training pathway (non-registered applicants)

For non-registered applicants we are offering the chance to combine study and work to become a qualified pharmacy technician. The pharmacy technician training programme is completed over a two year period and will consist of a Diploma in Pharmacy Services Level 7/8. You will be fully supported with study time, a workplace supervisor and support from the wider team.

Registration

On successful completion of the training programme you will be eligible to apply for pharmacy technician registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and once registered you will be a pharmacy technician.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications for entry on to the course is national 5 or equivalent in English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry. For more information see: Pharmacy technician | NHSScotland Careers

Person specification

You should be caring, enthusiastic, have good attention to detail and a great team player. For non-registered applicants, no previous pharmacy experience is required; we are looking for the right applicant with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Point of contact & guidance

For PTPT please refer to Annex 21 guidance from Agenda for Change T&C’s on Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees (Click Here).

How to apply

Closing date: 26.10.2025. Interview date: 11.11.2025.

Additional information

*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

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.