Specialist Pharmacy Technician

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Specialist Pharmacy Technician, where you'll lead and develop a dedicated pharmacy support staff team. This role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered pharmaceutical care across various environments, including GP practices and care homes. Collaborate closely with clinical pharmacists to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance with standards. If you are passionate about improving patient care and have a strong background in pharmacy, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Apply now to be part of a friendly and progressive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC.
• Experience in primary care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational development to meet patient needs.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service.
• Participate in audits and implement recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Training Delivery

Audit and Service Improvement

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

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.

Specialist Pharmacy Technician, General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service,

Dundee HSCP

Band 6

Fixed Term/ Secondment for 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Full time (37 hours per week)

Part time applicants will be considered

We are looking to recruit a pharmacy technician to provide leadership, development and management to our expanding General Practice Pharmacy Technician and pharmacy support staff team in Tayside. The General Practice Pharmacy Technician role involves working alongside clinical pharmacists and pharmacy support staff in a range of environments including GP practices, care homes, community hospitals and patients' own homes with an emphasis on high-quality patient-centred pharmaceutical care.

The postholder will work alongside the HSCP Lead Pharmacist and contribute to the delivery of the General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service to achieve high-quality patient care.

Key Roles

1. Manage operational development to meet patient needs in designated area
2. Ensure delivery of an accurate, efficient, and high-quality General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service delivery
3. Participate in audits and implement national, regional, and departmental recommendations
4. Develop and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for efficient service
5. Oversee staffing recruitment, skill mix, and capacity planning to maintain optimal levels
6. Identify staff development needs, ensure competency, and provide work-based training
7. Ensure compliance with Human Resources procedures & policies

The applicant must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain (GPhC). Experience of primary care is desirable.

Qualities

1. A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
2. The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills in complex or challenging situations
4. The ability to establish and maintain relationships with a range of other professionals
5. The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
6. Possess excellent clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills
7. Experience of audit, review and service improvement work
8. Experience in delivering training sessions to a variety of staff groups

The NHS Tayside ethos is to allow professionals to develop to be the best they can be, further develop their competencies within robust competency frameworks and actively encourages multidisciplinary and multi-professional working.

We are a friendly and sociable, forward-thinking team that has developed over the years. We promote team working and collaboration across all roles to recognise the valuable contribution a good skill mix can make to delivering the best quality service and improving patient care.

If you are interested in joining our friendly, progressive team, and would like more information then please contact:

Karine Loudon: Lead Pharmacy Technician, General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service, [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

Karen Strachan: Specialist Pharmacy Technician, GPCP Service, Dundee HSCP, [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

Hours of work are: 37 hours over 7 days. Part time applicants will be considered.

This is a Fixed Term/ Secondment post for 12 months.

Internal Applicants - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

1. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
2. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
3. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
4. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
5. To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
6. If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.
7. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
8. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
9. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
10. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
11. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.