Senior Pharmacy Technician: Dispensary & Discharge Care

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days annual leave + stats

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and development

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to help manage the dispensary, supervise staff, and support safe medicines supply within a busy pharmacy team.

The role offers permanent, full-time hours (36 per week), regular Monday to Friday shifts, with opportunities to contribute to discharge processes and service development. Applicants must be GPhC-registered and hold a Dispensing Accuracy Checking qualification.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is mandatory.
• Dispensary Accuracy Checking qualification required.
• Ability to work well under pressure with accuracy.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.
• Experience in training and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the pharmacy dispensary.
• Supervise staff and oversee dispensary workflow.
• Prioritise workload while maintaining safe, efficient processes.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team.
• Support Discharge Lounge service and timely patient discharge.
• Check discharge prescriptions accurately.
• Liaise with prescribers and nursing staff to ensure safe medicines supply.

Skills

Staff training supervision

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Autonomy and professional judgement

Education

GPhC registration

Dispensary Accuracy Checking qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to help manage the dispensary, supervise staff, and support safe medicines supply within a busy pharmacy team.

The role offers permanent, full-time hours (36 per week), regular Monday to Friday shifts, with opportunities to contribute to discharge processes and service development. Applicants must be GPhC-registered and hold a Dispensing Accuracy Checking qualification.