Rotational Pharmacy Technician

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley in Larbert requires a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join the Acute Pharmacy Services team. The role offers rotations across Clinical, Aseptic/Oncology, Stores & Distribution, HePMA, and Dispensary, with a focus on learning and professional development.

The successful candidate will be PVG-cleared and gain experience in a supportive learning environment, including protected learning time. It’s a permanent, full-time post with weekend, public holiday and late-night rotas.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician or a Pre-Reg Technician approaching completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across rotations including Clinical, Aseptic/Oncology, Stores & Distribution, HePMA and Dispensary.

Skills

GPhC-registered Technician

Pre-Reg candidate

Education

Pre-Reg training in progress

Job description

Advertised location: Larbert
Advertised salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Employment type: Permanent

We’re Hiring! Join Our Dynamic Pharmacy Team at NHS Forth Valley

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career?

Are you a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician or a Pre-Reg Technician approaching the finish line of your training?

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where learning, support and innovation are part of the daily routine?

If you're nodding “yes” – keep reading!

We’re on the lookout for a driven and enthusiastic Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join our fabulous and friendly Acute Pharmacy Services team. You'll gain hands‑on experience across a variety of exciting rotations including:

• Clinical
• Aseptic/Oncology
• Stores & Distribution
• HePMA
• Dispensary

We’re more than just a pharmacy team – we’re a community. Expect:

• A supportive learning culture
• Protected learning time
• Cake club & book club (yes, really!)
• A team that values innovation and continuous improvement

No checking qualification yet? No problem – we’ll support you to achieve one.

You’ll also be part of our weekend, public holiday and late-night rota – gaining experience and making a real impact where it matters most.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Want to know more? Reach out to Fiona Donaldson, Lead Pharmacy Technician – Dispensing Services & Clinical Trials [e-mail]

Ready to start something brilliant? Come join us – where people matter, and every day makes a difference.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.