231732 Pharmacy Technician

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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

Pharmacy Technician Higher Level

Higher Level (Band 5)

Permanent

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service – Ellen's Glen Hospital

Band 5 |0.8wte | 29.6 hours per week

£33,247 - £41,424 (pro-rata)

(including weekend and public holidays commitment)

Are you an experienced pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career by joining a dynamic and pro-active inpatient clinical technical team?

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy technical team based at Ellen's Glen Hospital. The post holder will be working both with the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams in patient-facing roles across the inpatient setting, supporting the completion of medication histories, medicines management, checking discharge prescriptions and providing specialist patient counselling.

About the Role:

We are looking for a pharmacy technician to join the Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership team, someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about improving patient outcomes through safe and effective medicines use.

The post is based at Ellen's Glen Hospital and involves working closely with both pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe, timely, and effective use of medicines. Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking comprehensive medication histories upon patient admission
• Supporting medicines management throughout the inpatient stay
• Final accuracy checks and release of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions.
• Providing specialist counselling to patients to promote understanding and adherence to their medication regimens
• Working independently at times and liaising with wider pharmacy team to ensure patient care

Why Join Us?

When you join Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership team, you're joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here's why this role could be perfect for you:

• Career progression: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
• Supportive environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
• Impactful work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care

About you

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before)
• HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management or equivalent experience. However, individuals who do not possess this qualification but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience may also be considered. In such instances, a Mapping Assessment Form must be completed and submitted as part of the application process. Applicants are advised to contact us in advance for further guidance on the completion and submission of this documentation
• A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we're looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you'd like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you'll be joining, or the opportunities available, we encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. The service will also consider flexible working where it can be accommodated.

For further information please contact the following:

Phillip Leung, Specialist Pharmacist, Ellen's Glen Hospital

James Marshall, Pharmacy Technician, East Lothian Community Hospital

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.