LF; Pharmacy Technician Level

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Please note:

we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.

• 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.
• Leading and developing yourself and others within the team

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.

• Essential Qualifications and
  
  Experience:
• National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Hold a National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• HN Unit:
  Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before)
• Candidates should normally hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management. However, applicants who do not possess this qualification but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience may also be considered. In such cases, a completed Mapping Assessment Form and a supporting Portfolio of Evidence must be submitted as part of the application process (copies are included with the Job Description and Person Specification with this advert).
  
  Applicants who are shortlisted will receive detailed guidance, including instructions and timelines, for completing and submitting this documentation.
• Experience in a patient-focused environment, using knowledge and skills to improve patient care and promote optimal outcomes…