Senior Pharmacy Technician: Distribution & Team Lead

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 546,000 - 765,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Aberdeen invites applications from registered pharmacy technicians to join the senior distribution team. The role oversees receipt and dispatch of pharmaceuticals, including controlled drugs, ensuring compliance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and safe storage practices.

You will lead pharmacy distribution services across NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland and various non-NHS clients, and you will have responsibility for supervising staff within the distribution function.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with relevant experience.
• Experience in storage and distribution of medicines.
• Knowledge of Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt and dispatch of pharmaceuticals in distribution team.
• Lead provision of pharmacy services across NHS boards and non-NHS clients.
• Supervise distribution staff.

Skills

Pharmacy distribution

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

NHS Scotland in Aberdeen invites applications from registered pharmacy technicians to join the senior distribution team. The role oversees receipt and dispatch of pharmaceuticals, including controlled drugs, ensuring compliance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and safe storage practices.

You will lead pharmacy distribution services across NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland and various non-NHS clients, and you will have responsibility for supervising staff within the distribution function.