Pharmacy Technician for Respiratory Services

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our respiratory service, including the Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Service (SPVU). The successful candidate will be a patient-focused active member of the respiratory multidisciplinary team, supporting the safe supply of medicines.

The SPVU looks after over 500 patients across Scotland with pulmonary vascular disease, both inpatients and outpatients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Golden Jubilee National Hospital. The post holder will work closely with both teams to continue to develop and support the expanding service and while supporting patients across Scotland by liaising with homecare companies and local pharmacy teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Obtaining and documenting accurate medication histories
  • Providing patient education on high-risk medicines
  • Facilitating and streamlining both the admission and discharge process at ward level
  • Working with the multidisciplinary team, liaising with GPs, Community Pharmacies, and other members of the Primary Care team
  • Supporting the development of technical services and the extended roles of the Pharmacy Technician

The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist for SPVU and Respiratory at ward level, liaising closely with the wider multidisciplinary team. You will provide support to the dispensary and satellite dispensing areas as an accuracy checker and ward-based activities, supporting the provision of pharmacy services to both inpatients and outpatients.

The post holder will be required to be involved in the training and development of Pharmacy Support Workers, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, and Trainee Pharmacists.

Requirements
  • NC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
  • SVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Accredited Final Accuracy Checking Qualification (e.g., SQA Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technician Qualification (PDCT), National Pharmacy Association Accuracy Checking Qualification (NPA), Buttercups Training Accuracy Checking Qualification, Lloyds Equivalent Checking Qualification)

The post holder will work 5/7 (Job share considered) and participate in weekend working, extended hours service, and public holiday service.



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