Clinical Aseptic Dispensing Specialist

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Lothian Full time
Role Overview

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacy technician to join our team at the Western General Hospital.

The post holder will be working with the aseptic dispensing team to deliver priorities of aseptic services, focusing on total parenteral nutrition (TPN), complex Central Intravenous Additive Systems (CIVAS), systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) as well as novel research and development products including Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs).

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian, serving a population of 900,000. We provide a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services, including regional and national services across clinical specialties.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Aseptic Dispensing Specialist, you will work autonomously as part of a team, undertaking some leadership responsibilities and deputising for section leads. You will be supported to undertake additional qualifications to undertake the full remit of the role such as the Pharmacy Aseptic Checking Technician (PACT) and to be a Clean Room Supervisor.

You will also have opportunities to undertake service improvement activities and line management/mentorship roles to support other junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.

Requirements

Candidates must have the National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. They should also have completed the HN unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before) and HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.

Candidates will be required to evidence registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in the application form and at interview.

Salary and Benefits

This permanent position comes with a salary of £31,892 - £39,735, band 5, 1.0 WTE, 37 hours per week. Part-time or job share will be considered. The successful candidate will also be eligible for a generous benefits package.



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