SP258559 - Pharmacy Technician/Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 395,000 - 527,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is offering a Trainee Pharmacy Technician position based in ARI Pharmacy, with a rotation across sections to build rounded expertise. The role is ideal for candidates who want to learn in a fast-paced, supportive team and develop practical skills in a hospital setting.

You will receive comprehensive training in aseptic techniques, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, dispensary services and procurement and supply, with progression under Annex 21 as you complete

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Must be professionally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC).
• Desirable: accredited checking technician (ACT).
• Student Technician: Minimum National 5 in Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology.

Responsibilities

• Rotation across ARI Pharmacy sections for broad experience.
• Includes weekend rota and public holiday working.
• Training in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, and dispensary services and procurement and supply.

Education

BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

National 5 in Maths English Chemistry Biology

Job description

Trainee Pharmacy Technician – Annex 21*

This would be an exciting opportunity for a candidate wishing to undertake a fast-paced role within a supportive and sociable team. The post holder will be based within ARI Pharmacy with a rotation throughout the sections within pharmacy.

No previous hospital experience necessary as the post holder will benefit from training in aseptic, radiopharmacy, ward medicines management, dispensary services and procurement and supply.

This role includes a weekend rota and public holiday working.

Essential Requirements:

Pharmacy Technician - You will be a qualified technician with BTec/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent. You must also be professionally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable:- You should have or be willing to train to accredited checking technician (ACT).

Student Technician: - Minimum of National 5 or equivalent in:

Essential – Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology

For more information please contact Cady Mathieson [e-mail]

• If appointed to the Student Pharmacy Technician role, the post will be offered under the terms of Annex 21, Agenda for Change, Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees to allow you to successfully complete the training required.

You will be paid a % of the Pay Band x Maximum Point. Once you have achieved all relevant qualifications and competencies you will move to Band 4. The % will be determined by your training requirements and expected duration to complete both the qualifications and competencies, which will be agreed and communicated in writing by your Line Manager.

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.