Rotational Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking x2 Rotational Pharmacy Technicians to support pharmaceutical services at University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves technical support, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and participation in weekend and holiday rotas. Candidates must be qualified pharmacy technicians with relevant experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified pharmacy technician and registration in the UK.
• Possession of specific pharmacy qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to pharmacy services across Acute sites.
• Liaise with clinical pharmacists and nurses regarding medication.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Services

Technical Support

Collaboration

Education

SQA Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician

Job description

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a x2 Rotational Pharmacy Technicians , one position based at University Hospital Ayr and the other based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

An opportunity has arisen for a pharmacy technician to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to each of the Acute hospitals. The role will provide technical support to the redesign of pharmacy services across the Acute sites in Ayrshire and Arran through providing continued support to developing and contributing to the pharmaceutical aspects as part of the team who are developing comprehensive services.

You will be responsible along with the other Pharmacy Technicians for supporting the provision, and development of the Technical aspects across dispensing, distribution, aseptic and clinical areas including of the Combined Assessment Unit (CAU) and Near Patient Dispensing (NPD) Key responsibilities may change in line with the needs of the service but will include liaising with clinical pharmacists, consultants and nurses about patient's medication and discharge planning. In addition, you will participate in supporting the provision of the department service undertaking pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities along with your role as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You will have experience of working in pharmacy as a qualified pharmacy technician and be registered in the UK. You will possess the qualification: SQA Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician and/or must obtain both the PDA Assessment & Supply of individual patient’s medicines and the L&D9DI Assessor for SVQ – Pharmacy Services.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week.

You will participate in the weekend, departmental and public holiday rotas. The pharmacy service is provided from 8am to 8pm in the CAU and the successful candidate will participate in this extended hours’ rota. In accordance with AFC terms and conditions you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by:

Kirsty O’Hara, Chief Pharmacy Technician, University Hospital Crosshouse, Tel: [phone] ext. 26066

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.