Rotational Pharmacy Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The role involves supervising staff, managing stock, and providing patient-focused services across various pharmacy areas. Candidates should be registered with the GPhC or nearing qualification. This position supports professional development and can accommodate part-time requests as well. A commitment to quality service and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Willingness to train for accuracy checking or already have a qualification.
• Ability to work in various pharmacy areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff in the Pharmacy Department.
• Coordinate daily workload and manage pharmacy stocks.
• Provide patient-focused services in line with performance indicators.

Skills

Patient-centered approach

Independent and team work

Effective communication

Supervision capabilities

Adaptability to change

IT competency

Education

Registered with GPhC or pre-registration trainee

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to 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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

Ninewells Hospital

Pharmacy Services

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (ROTATIONAL)

BAND 4 /5

Are you a forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician or soon to qualify Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. Are you seeking the challenge of developing yourself further within your current role, delivering a high quality effective and efficient patient-focused service?

You will work in the Pharmacy Department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee as part of the pharmacy technical team. Your key role is to supervise and train staff, prioritise and coordinate the daily workload, manage pharmacy stocks and ensure continuing availability of medicines for NHS Tayside patients. Your role will cover Pharmacy Technician duties and rotations within the Pharmacy Distribution and Dispensing Centre (PDDC), Aseptic Dispensing Unit (ADU), Homecare and clinical areas providing medicines management services.

You will provide support for the pharmacy team to deliver an effective service in line with key performance indicators.

To be considered for this post you must be, registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or a pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician due to qualify and register with the GPhC in 2025. Applicants must be willing to train to undertake the final accuracy check of dispensed medicines or already have a recognised accuracy checking qualification.

There will be the opportunity to be supported to complete the post registration Vocational Framework for Pharmacy Technicians for personal and professional development.

Hours of work are up to 37 hours over a 7-day working week, applications from those wishing to work part time will be considered.

Qualities

• A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to supervise and work effectively with a large group of staff
• The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
• Competent in the use of IT

Informal enquiries can be made to:

• Michelle Tingley, Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensing Services [e-mail] 01382 660111 (EXT 36764) or Moyra O’Shea Pharmacy Operational Services Manager [e-mail] 01382 660111 (EXT 55435)

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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