Sp- Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Band 5 - 29 hours per week

Aim:
To participate in the delivery of a patient-focused, pharmacy service for outpatients and inpatients, including ward based services and clinical trials, provided through the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH) pharmacy dispensary as part of acute pharmacy services within NHS Grampian.

The post involves management of dispensary workload and supervision and training of dispensary support staff to allow provision of an efficient, economic and safe dispensing service. Participation in training and education of ward staff, implementation of new policies and procedures and service level audits is also expected. Clinical trial work includes setting-up of new trials, management of trial documentation and trial medication management, in line with the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) and departmental standard operating procedures.

Some of this work may be carried out in the pharmacy clinical trials department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The post holder is expected to participate in the pharmacy department weekend and public holiday rota.

Hours and days of work can be discussed.

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.

• Manage dispensary workload and supervise and train dispensary support staff to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective dispensing service.
• Participate in training and education of ward staff, implement new policies and procedures, and conduct service level audits.
• Set up and manage clinical trial work, including trial documentation and medication management, in line with GCP and departmental SOPs (some work may be conducted in the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary clinical trials department).
• Contribute to weekend and public holiday rota coverage as required.

• Qualified General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy technician with substantial post-qualification experience.
• An accredited checking technician qualification is required and, if not already held, must be undertaken.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person; alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered where necessary to ensure inclusion.
• Applications should be completed via the Jobtrain application process; please note any specific accessibility or accommodation needs in advance.
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