AJM - Pharmacy Technician- Level

Overview

Position:
Pharmacy Technician Higher Level (Band
5) – 1.0 WTE, 36 hours. Fixed-Term/Secondment for 9 months. This role is split between ward-based clinical duties and dispensary-based duties. Commitment includes evenings, weekends and public holidays.

This post combines clinical pharmacy duties in wards with dispensary responsibilities. As a Clinical Pharmacy Technician, you will work with pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe, timely and effective use of medicines. As a Dispensary Pharmacy Technician, you will support the safe supply of medicines to inpatients via the CMM/HEPMA system and verify outpatient and inpatient prescriptions to enable safe and timely patient discharges.

• Taking comprehensive medication histories upon patient admission
• Supporting medicines management throughout the inpatient stay
• Verifying discharge prescriptions to ensure 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
• Directing day-to-day workflow and supporting the senior technical team

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, detail-oriented and dedicated to improving patient outcomes through safe and effective medicines use.

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

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified individual who meets the following criteria:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Holds a Final Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (FACPT) qualification (HN Unit:
  Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award, as appropriate)
• Normally holds a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management; applicants without this qualification but with equivalent professional experience may be considered with additional documentation (Mapping Assessment Form and Portfolio of Evidence as part of the application process)
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing patient care through proactive and evidence-based pharmaceutical services

NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. It is one of the largest health boards in Scotland with partnerships across Universities, Local Authorities and Integration Joint Boards, serving about 900,000 people and providing primary, community, and acute hospital services, as well as regional and national services.

The Pharmacy & Medicines service aims to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services, with an emphasis on enabling team members to flourish and develop their skills.

If you would like more information about the role or team, you may contact the hiring manager for an informal chat to explore fit with your career goals.

For more information on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the job description and person specification provided with this advert.

Contact details:
Heather Symons, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician – phone number provided in the advert, and email address (no links). David Barry, Dispensary Technical Manager – phone number provided in the advert and email address (no links).

Regulatory and equalities notes:
This post requires PVG membership. UK work permission is required and verified as part of the recruitment process. We may close the vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.