SP261427 - Senior Pharmacy Technician

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 568,000 - 743,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Information (MI) team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. You will provide an evidence-based Medicines Information service, contribute to ward-based MI duties and support guideline development.

You will deliver teaching to local pharmacy staff and undertake MI training to Accreditation. A strong communicator with good organisational skills is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Registered pharmacy technician with current practising status.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Medicines Information service to healthcare professionals across NHS Grampian, NHS Shetland and NHS Orkney.
• Deliver teaching and training to local pharmacy team members.
• Carry a clinical duty on a ward within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
• Answer medicines-related enquiries with evidence-based advice.
• Support the development of guidelines and policies.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive Medicines Information (MI) team within the Pharmacy Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

The Grampian Medicines Information Centre handles a large volume of complex medicines-related enquiries each year, providing evidence-based advice to support safe and effective patient care.

You will play a significant role in the provision of a high-quality Medicines Information service to all healthcare professionals in any setting across NHS Grampian, NHS Shetland and NHS Orkney. You will provide teaching and training to local pharmacy team members, have a clinical duty on a ward within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, answer medicines-related enquiries and support the development of guidelines and policies.

You will be supported to undertake the Medicines Information and Advice Training Programme (MIATP) for Pharmacy Technicians if not already completed, to become accredited in specific enquiry types.

You will be a registered pharmacy technician with excellent communication and organisational skills and the desire to provide a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service.

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.