Senior Pharmacy Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside Pharmacy Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Clinical Pharmacy Team at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. You will contribute to medicines reconciliation, discharge planning and medicines optimisation, within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is required; full VT Foundation training is supported. This role offers development opportunities and a path to Band 5 with ongoing professional growth across pharmacy

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Full training provided in medicines management and governance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills for a fast-paced MDT environment.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and helping optimise NHS resources.

Responsibilities

• Support medicines reconciliation, discharge planning and medicines optimisation.
• Contribute to medicines governance and safe patient care across inpatient services.
• Work within an integrated multidisciplinary team to improve service efficiency and patient experience.

Skills

GPhC registration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

VT Foundation Framework or equivalent

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.

About the role

NHS Tayside Pharmacy Services are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team at Ninewells Hospital. This is a fast-paced, interesting and challenging role central to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care for patients across a range of inpatient services.

As a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC, you will play a vital role in supporting medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, medicines optimisation and safe medicines governance. You will work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe and timely patient care while helping to reduce medicines waste and unnecessary expenditure.

This role will provide opportunity for full medicines management training, so prior experience is not essential. We are particularly interested in the transferable skills you can bring to the team, such as communication, organisation, attention to detail, and teamwork. We are committed to your ongoing professional development and will support further training to help you reach your full potential.

You will also contribute to a positive work culture, supporting colleagues, working collaboratively in a dynamic team, and demonstrating professional leadership within your role. Your work will directly impact the efficiency of our services and the safety and experience of our patients.

Appointment Requirements

To be appointed at Band 5, applicants must meet all requirements of the person specification, including successful completion of the VT Foundation Framework or have demonstratable equivalent experience working as a band 5.

We will also consider applications from candidates who do not yet meet the full person specification. In these cases, successful applicants will be appointed on a Band 4 salary and supported to achieve the required competencies, including completion of the VT Foundation Framework or equivalent training. Once all criteria are met, the post will be upgraded to Band 5.

Our Impact

By joining us, you will contribute to NHS Tayside’s ambitions under the Quadruple Aim:

• Patient experience: ensuring safe and timely medicines support at admission and discharge
• Population health: promoting safer and more effective use of medicines
• Staff experience: working in a supportive team, developing skills, and fostering a positive culture
• Value: reducing medicines waste, avoiding unnecessary expenditure, and supporting efficient use of NHS resources

What We Are Looking For

Applications are welcomed from pharmacy technicians who are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience in medicines management is not essential as full training will be provided. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• A personal and professional approach that puts patients at the centre of care
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team
• Enthusiasm for professional development and supporting service improvement initiatives
• A commitment to helping reduce medicines waste and optimise NHS resources

Part‑time applications:

We are willing to consider applications from candidates wishing to work on a part-time basis. If you are interested in a part-time working arrangement, please contact one of the individuals listed below to discuss your requirements prior to applying.

Our Commitment

At NHS Tayside we are guided by the NHS Scotland values of care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, and quality and teamwork. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Further Information

Informal enquiries are welcome:

• Stacy McLaren, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician, NHS Tayside [e-mail]
• Paula Whyte Specialist Pharmacy Technician [e-mail]
• Arlene Shaw Lead Clinical Pharmacist (Medicine Division) [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.