SP258559 - Pharmacy Technician/Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Annex 21) based at ARI Pharmacy with rotation across sections. The post offers comprehensive training in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, and procurement, with weekend and public holiday work included.

No prior hospital experience is required as training is provided and progression to Band 4 occurs after completing training.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences and registered with GPhC.
• Desirable training to become Accredited Checking Technician (ACT).
• Student Technician: National 5 or equivalent in Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology.

Responsibilities

• Based at ARI Pharmacy with rotation across sections within pharmacy.
• Training provided in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, dispensary services and procurement.
• Includes a weekend rota and public holiday working.

Education

BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration

Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) training (desirable)

National 5 in Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology

Job description

Trainee 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: You will be a qualified technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent. You must also be professionally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Desirable: You should have or be willing to train to accredited checking technician (ACT).
• Student Technician: Minimum of National 5 or equivalent in: Essential – Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology.

For more information 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.

*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.

Equality & Diversity

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.

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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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