Pharmacy Technician; SNIS

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Pharmacy Technician Higher Level

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Services

Western General Hospital

Band 5 | 1.0 WTE | 37 hours per week | Permanent

£33,247 £ 41,424 (Includes evenings, weekends and public holiday commitments)

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person‑centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills.

The Western General Hospital (WGH) is a large teaching hospital with an established reputation for offering the best practice across a wide variety of specialist services. It is also home to the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, which is a leading centre for cancer services provision.

This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to:

• Work closely with the Dispensary Manager and the Dispensary Operational Team Lead to organise, maintain and develop the service.
• Collaborate closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pre‑registration pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.
• Undertake leadership responsibilities including line management and mentorship for pre‑registration and registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.
• Involvement in the organisation of the day‑to‑day workflow in the dispensary by delegating tasks and duties to the team where appropriate.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication and organisational skills and strong leadership skills, as this post requires the training and development of rotational technical staff. You should be able to manage your own workload and will be responsible for helping to organise the day‑to‑day workflow in the dispensary by delegating tasks and duties to the team. There is a commitment to continuing professional development.

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 Technician (ACT) qualification (HN Unit:
  Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before)).
• Candidates are expected to hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management. However, individuals who do not possess this qualification but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience may also be considered. In such instances, a Mapping Assessment Form must be completed and submitted as part of the application process. Applicants are advised to contact us in advance for further guidance on the completion and submission of this documentation.
  
  If you are shortlisted you will receive detailed guidance, including instructions and timelines, for completing and submitting this documentation.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing patient care through proactive and evidence‑based pharmaceutical services.

NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. We are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services. We also provide regional and national services across a range of clinical specialties.

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills or experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. However, we understand…