Senior Pharmacy Technician – Dispensary & Discharge Lead

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning & development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join the friendly and supportive pharmacy team at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. Working within a collaborative environment, you will help deliver high-quality, patient-focused pharmaceutical care, ensuring patients receive maximum benefit from their medicines while minimising the risk of harm.

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week with Monday to Friday shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Demonstrates a high standard of professional practice.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the pharmacy dispensary.
• Supervise staff and oversee dispensary workflow.
• Prioritise workload while maintaining safe and efficient processes.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Manage the pharmacy service within the Discharge Lounge on a rotational basis.
• Support timely patient discharge and reduce ward waiting times.
• Accurately check discharge prescriptions.
• Work independently with a high degree of autonomy.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy while working under pressure.
• Liaise with prescribers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe supply of medicines.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Support the training, supervision, performance, and development of staff.
• Use and develop professional judgement in daily practice.

Skills

GPhC registration

Dispensary accuracy checking

CPD commitment

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent working

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join the friendly and supportive pharmacy team at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. Working within a collaborative environment, you will help deliver high-quality, patient-focused pharmaceutical care, ensuring patients receive maximum benefit from their medicines while minimising the risk of harm.

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week with Monday to Friday shifts.