KMc Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician

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.

Are you an experienced pharmacy technician ready to shape the future of pharmacy services in a unique, evolving setting, making a real difference to patient care?

This unique opportunity will allow you to shape and enhance:

• Professional and operational leadership to the pharmacy technician team at The State Hospital (comprising technicians and a pharmacy support worker).
• Clinical technician services, evolving these to meet both current and future patient needs.
• Leadership to the technical team including appraisal, education and training.
• Patient‑facing care, contributing to a safe, effective and person‑centred pharmacy service.

You will co‑ordinate and oversee day‑to‑day pharmacy technician tasks including medicines supply, stock management and clinical technician services, and support staff development.

NHS Lothian provide pharmacy services under Service Level Agreement. This comprises the onsite clinical pharmacy team with medicines supply via St John’s Hospital, Livingston.

• No weekend working
• Flexible working options e.g. part‑time/job share (salary and allowances will be pro‑rata)
• Unique, interesting clinical environment
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team working and supportive colleagues
• Lots of opportunity to further shape and develop pharmacy services

We’re looking for a motivated, experienced pharmacy technician who:

• Enjoys working in a dynamic environment, contributing to positive service change.
• Is confident leading and supporting a technical team.
• Brings enthusiasm for service development and meticulous attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of different staff.
• Is organised, proactive and a team‑player, leading by example.
• Is committed to providing high quality, person‑centred care.

• Diploma in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• HNC unit:
  Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award 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. 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.
• L&D9di Certificate – Work Base Assessor of candidates using a range of methods or equivalent. (If not currently achieved, candidate will be expected to achieve as soon as possible and within 24 months of starting in post)
• Experience of planning, co‑ordinating and managing a pharmacy technical service in a patient‑focused environment.

Ready to take the next step? We know that choosing to work in a high secure setting is a big decision — and a job pack can only tell you so much. To discuss this opportunity further and to help understand the environment and job role, contact us today.

• Nicola Watkins, Lead Pharmacist (Tel:  Email: nicola.watkinst)
• Alice Boron, Advanced Pharmacist (Tel:  Email: alice.boron2t)

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your inbox and junk folders regularly.

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