Senior Pharmacy Technician​/Pharmacy Technician

Job Title

Senior Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician at NHS Tayside
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The role involves working in a range of environments including GP practices, pharmacy hub and patients’ own homes, with an emphasis on high quality patient‑centred pharmaceutical care. Experience working in primary care is desirable.

• Fixed Term / Secondment for up to 7 months
• BAND 4 or 5 (depending on experience)
• Hours:
  
  up to 37 hours per week; part‑time applicants will be considered.
• From 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland reduces the full‑time working week to 36 hours; pay remains unchanged.

• Deliver high‑quality patient‑centred pharmaceutical care across GP practices, pharmacy hub and patients’ homes.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Supervise and work effectively with a large group of staff.
• Adapt to change and meet tight deadlines.
• Use IT competently.

• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in primary care desirable.
• Will undertake a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician career progression programme if not meeting Band 5 criteria, with progression to Band 5 upon successful completion.

• Personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with a large group of staff.
• Ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines.
• Competence in using IT.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Jenna Murray, Specialist Pharmacy Technician.
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• Current NHS Tayside employees must seek written approval from their line manager before applying for this secondment.
• Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by e‑mail; please check all folders.