SP- Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care

Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership

Primary Care Pharmacy Technician

Band 4

Hours:

37 hours available (full time). 18 month Fixed Term or Secondment Position.

We have an exciting, fixed term opportunity for an enthusiastic, GPhC registered pharmacy technician to undertake a dual role working within Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (ACHSCP).

• Work alongside pharmacy colleagues to support delivery of the pharmacotherapy service outlined in the 2018 GMS Contract for Scotland on 3 days a week, including medication compliance reviews, dealing with pharmaceutical queries (e.g. shortages), medicine reconciliation and medication management advice for patients and carers.
• Support prescribing efficiencies work in the City on 2 days to ensure the best use of public funds in prescribing of medicines.

• GPhC registration.
• Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Full driving licence and ability to use a car.

Full time hours: 37 hours per week (reducing to 36 hours per week from 1st April 2026).

For any queries about this post, we encourage prospective applicants to make informal enquiries to one of the Lead Pharmacists:

• Lynne Irvine
• Liz Robertson

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Email: lynne.irvinet / liz.robertsont

Interviews will be held in person on:
Thursday 5th March 2026.

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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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