Pharmacy Technician; AP

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.

Band 4 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours

Fixed Term/Secondment | 24 Months

Salary: £30,353 – £33,016 (includes public holiday commitment, flexible working considered)

Are you a pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career by joining a dynamic and pro‑active clinical technical team?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacy technician to join the clinical pharmacy technical team at Royal Edinburgh Hospital. The post holder will work with the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams in patient‑facing roles across the in‑patient setting, supporting the completion of medication histories, medicines management, and providing patient counselling.

We are looking for a pharmacy technician who is detail‑oriented and passionate about improving patient outcomes through safe and effective medicines use. The post will be based within the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and involves working closely with both pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe, timely, and effective use of medicines.

• Taking comprehensive medication histories upon patient admission
• Supporting medicines management
• Providing counselling to patients to promote understanding and adherence to their medication regimens
• Working independently at times and liaising with the wider pharmacy team to ensure patient care

This is an exciting time to join our Pharmacy team, where we are committed to service modernisation and value our staff experience. As part of our workforce plan, we are now recruiting talented and enthusiastic pharmacy technicians to join our diverse staff group.

• Career progression:
  Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
• Supportive environment:
  Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
• Impactful work:
  Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high‑quality patient care.

• Registered Pharmacy Technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), or
• Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) looking to register as a pharmacy technician by January 2026
• Possession of a National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
• A strong commitment to improving patient care through proactive, evidence‑based pharmaceutical services

NHS Lothian is the second‑largest health system in Scotland, covering Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is driven by a commitment to clinically led, person‑centred care, ensuring every patient benefits from safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical services.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development, making NHS Lothian an exciting place to work and grow your career.

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. That’s why we encourage you to reach out for an informal conversation to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

For internal candidates: Please ensure that you have discussed your application with your line manager and that a completed and signed ‘Pharmacy Secondment Approval Form’ has been authorised prior to attending your interview.

Karen Drury – Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Email: karen.druryt
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Karen Millar – Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Email: karen.millart
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