AJM - Pharmacy Technician, Level

Pharmacy Technician, Higher Level

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Edinburgh Cancer Centre Western General Hospital

(including weekend and public holiday rota commitments)

Join our dedicated Pharmacy & Medicines team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality cancer care services within NHS Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic pharmacy technicians to contribute to the delivery of innovative treatments, clinical trials, and service development in a dynamic healthcare setting.

The Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) provides specialist cancer services for the Southeast of Scotland Cancer Network, treating oncology and haematology patients across day‑case, outpatient, and inpatient settings. As a specialist tertiary referral centre, ECC also supports a teenage and young adult unit and has a broad research portfolio, participating in a wide range of cancer clinical trials.

As part of our supportive pharmacy team, you will be involved in:

• Delivering high‑quality pharmacy services to cancer patients
• Rotations through dispensary, aseptic and patient‑facing roles, managing your own workload and the day‑to‑day workflow by delegating to the team
• Contributing to service improvement projects and personal development initiatives.

We are committed to fostering an environment where our pharmacy team members can flourish, develop, and make the best use of their skills. With new treatments on the horizon, including clinical trials, this is an exciting time to join our team. We provide extensive training opportunities and career progression pathways including HN Unit:
Procedures for Aseptic Checking Technicians, PDA in Assessment and Supply of Individual Patient’s Medicines, PDA in Workplace Assessment Using Direct Methods.

We are looking for someone with:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• 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.
• Experience in a patient‑focused environment, using knowledge and skills to improve patient care and promote optimal outcomes from medicines
• A strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and a willingness to contribute to our dynamic team
• Experience in cancer services desirable but not essential, as relevant training will be fully supported.

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.

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills or experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. 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 warmly 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.

Susan Mc Geary , Technical Lead Cancer Services or tel

Nicola Brown
, Technical Manager Aseptic Services ECC or tel

Rachel Swan
, Technical Manager Dispensary Services ECC or tel

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.

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