SP259933 - Senior Pharmacy Technician

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

This post involves working as part of the senior distribution team, and is responsible for the management of processes associated with the receipt and dispatch of pharmaceuticals, including controlled drugs which must be processed in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

The post holder will play a leading role in the provision of a pharmacy service involving storage and distribution of medicines and associated facilities throughout NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland and a range of non-NHS clients.

The post holder as part of the team will also be responsible for managing staff.

Applications are invited from registered technicians with relevant experience.

Informal enquires to Donna Beedie - e-mail [e-mail]

Interview date to be confirmed.

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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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