SP231922 - Pharmacy Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national healthcare provider in Aberdeen City is seeking candidates for Pharmacy Technician/Student Technician roles. The position offers training in various pharmacy sections, including aseptic and radiopharmacy. Qualifications include a BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent for technicians and a minimum of 4 National 5s for students. The role includes a weekend rota, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and sociable team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified technician must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Essential Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management.
• Rotate through different sections within pharmacy.
• Participate in weekend rota and public holiday working.

Skills

Qualified technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Willing to train to accredited checking technician

Minimum of 4 National 5, O grades at level 2 or above

Education

BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology

Job description

Pharmacy Technician/Student Technician Rotational Post

Full Time 37 hours

Pharmacy Technician Band 4 – £29,116 – £31,670

Student Pharmacy Technician – Annex 21*

This would be an exciting opportunity for a candidate wishing to undertake a fast-paced role within a supportive and sociable team. The post holder will be based within ARI Pharmacy with a rotation throughout the sections within pharmacy.

No previous hospital experience necessary as the post holder will benefit from training in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, dispensary services and procurement and supply.

This role includes a weekend rota and public holiday working.

Essential Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician: Qualified technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent. Must be professionally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable

• Willing to train to accredited checking technician.

Student Technician

• Minimum of 4 National 5, O grades at level 2 or above or equivalent.


• Essential – Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology.

For Informal queries please contact Cady Mathieson - [e-mail]

If appointed to the Student Pharmacy Technician role, the post will be offered under the terms of Annex 21, Agenda for Change, Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees to allow you to successfully complete the training required.

Annex 21

1st Year - 70% of band 4

2nd Year - 75% of band 4

As this post is a training post and you are offered the post under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. You will be paid a % of the Pay Band x Maximum Point. Once you have achieved all relevant qualifications and competencies you will move to Band 4. The % will be determined by your training requirements and expected duration to complete both the qualifications and competencies, which will be agreed and communicated in writing by your Line Manager.

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.

Additional information for candidates

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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