R1 Pharmacy Technician Level; SK

234735 R1 Pharmacy Technician Higher Level (SK)

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Pharmacy Technician Higher Level (Band
5) – NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Band 5 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours | Permanent. Salary: £33,247 - £41,424 (including evenings, weekends and public holidays commitment).

As a Clinical Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe, timely, and effective use of medicines. Your responsibilities:

• Taking comprehensive medication histories upon patient admission.
• Supporting medicines management throughout the inpatient stay.
• Verifying discharge prescriptions for accuracy and continuity of care.
• Providing specialist counselling to patients to promote understanding and adherence to their medication regimens.
• Participating in regular ACT activities within the Dispensary.

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to make a real difference in patient care.

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Holds a Final Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification (HN Unit:
  Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award from Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before).
• Holds a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management; equivalence may be considered with a Mapping Assessment Form.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing patient care through proactive and evidence‑based pharmaceutical services.

Ready to take the next step? For comprehensive details regarding the responsibilities of this position and the qualifications we are seeking, please consult the job description and person specification provided below. If you’re curious about the role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities that come with it, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to the hiring manager for an informal chat.

For further information please contact:

Adele Stinear, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician –

Peggy Sorin, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician –

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. This post requires a PVG Scheme membership/record;

applications must confirm registration with Disclosure Scotland and comply with updated criminal records checks from 1 April 2025 if necessary.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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