Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary & Distribution

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician for Ninewells Dispensary in Dundee. You will join the Pharmacy Distribution and Dispensing Centre to support dispensing, accuracy checking, workload planning, and stock management.

The role emphasises patient-centred service and KPI-driven performance in a busy hospital setting. The post requires GPhC registration and an accredited accuracy checking qualification, with responsibilities spanning supervision, training, and ensuring medicine

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC and hold an accuracy checking qualification.
• Experience supervising a large team and coordinating workloads.
• Strong IT and stock management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support dispensing and accuracy checking of medicines.
• Prioritise and coordinate daily workload in the PDDC.
• Supervise staff and train junior technicians.
• Manage pharmacy stock and ensure medicine availability.
• Contribute to KPIs and safe, efficient service.

Skills

GPhC registration

Accuracy checking qualification

Team supervision

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

NHS Tayside is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician for Ninewells Dispensary in Dundee. You will join the Pharmacy Distribution and Dispensing Centre to support dispensing, accuracy checking, workload planning, and stock management.

The role emphasises patient-centred service and KPI-driven performance in a busy hospital setting. The post requires GPhC registration and an accredited accuracy checking qualification, with responsibilities spanning supervision, training, and ensuring medicine