ES13 209486 Lead Pharmacy Technician

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to join the mental health pharmacy team at NHS Highland. This role requires strong leadership and skills in managing a pharmacy technical service, focusing on patient-centered care and professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to S(N)VQ3 Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in planning and managing a pharmacy technical service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the pharmacy technical team.
• Provide leadership and education for pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Deliver patient care for a safe and effective mental health pharmacy service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

S(N)VQ3 Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Recognized accuracy checking qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and empowered to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to join our innovative and passionate mental health pharmacy team based at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness.

This Role Will

• Provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership to pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support workers within the team.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy technical team, including performance management and appraisal.
• Influence service development and lead the evolution of roles and responsibilities within the pharmacy technical team to meet future service needs.
• Manage education, training, and professional development of the technical and support staff.
• Deliver direct patient care to support a safe and effective mental health pharmacy service across North Highland.

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, committed to service development and improvement, with meticulous attention to detail. You should be a strong leader and role model, setting high standards for patient-centered service delivery and professional practice.

This position is a great opportunity to further develop your clinical, managerial, and leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should be qualified to S(N)VQ3 Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent, and registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Experience in planning, coordinating, and managing a pharmacy technical service is required. Ideally, candidates will hold a recognized accuracy checking qualification.

Additional Information

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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional NHS Scotland boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We strive to foster a positive culture and supportive environment.