Trainee Pharmacy Technician — Rotational Training (NHS)

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

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.