Specialist Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic pharmacy dispensary team, ensuring staff are well-trained and supported while implementing innovative practices to enhance service delivery. With a focus on professional development and career growth, you will contribute to a patient-centered environment that values teamwork and quality care. Flexible working arrangements and part-time hours are available, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to balance their professional and personal lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in managing pharmacy teams and improving service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pharmacy dispensary team effectively.
• Develop standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Team Management

Effective Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Accuracy in Work

Education

GPhC Registration

Final Accuracy Checking Qualification

HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management

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.

Flexible working arrangements and part-time hours will be considered.

Secondment opportunity for 12 months will also be considered.

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to manage the Pharmacy Dispensary at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic healthcare environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a key member of the Medicines Supply Chain team, you will:

1. Lead and manage the pharmacy dispensary team, ensuring staff are trained, competent, and supported.
2. Develop and implement standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.
3. Monitor and exceed key performance indicators, ensuring optimal resource use.
4. Enhance service delivery by engaging with service users and adapting the dispensing service to meet their needs.
5. Drive innovation by supporting improvements in Medicines Optimisation and Efficient Medicines Supply Systems.
6. Reduce medicines waste, cut costs, increase efficiency, and improve service for patients and staff.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to be part of our team as we work towards an innovative and sustainable future for pharmacy services. The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you have interests beyond dispensing, let us know—we are open to integrating your passions into this role.

Applications are welcomed from Pharmacy Technicians registered with the GPhC with a recognized final accuracy checking qualification and the HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management qualification or equivalent.

Qualities

• Patient-centered philosophy
• Ability to manage team members
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership by example
• Adaptability and ability to meet deadlines
• Accuracy and pace in work
• Alignment with NHS Tayside’s values of care, dignity, openness, responsibility, quality, and teamwork

Hours of work are 37 per week. Flexible and part-time hours will be considered. The role may be offered as a 12-month secondment, with prior approval from your line manager.

The post requires contribution to extended hours, weekend, and public holiday rotas as per service needs.

Interested in a visit? Contact us to arrange a tour and meet the team to see our work environment firsthand.

For more information, informal inquiries can be directed to Michelle Tingley at 01382 660111 ext 36764/40559 or via email at [e-mail], or Moyra O’Shea at 01382 660111 ext 55435.

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