Job Advert
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.
NHS LOTHIAN
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Band 4
(Full and Part Time Opportunities)
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician, to take forward key prescribing initiatives within NHS Lothian GP practices. Working with the Primary Care Pharmacy team, GPs, other healthcare professionals and practice staff, this job will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity to optimise prescribing and medicines management in GP practices across Edinburgh.
With a National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Pharmacy Technician qualification and current registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, you will possess excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience of working with GPs would be an advantage.
Key aspects of this role will involve implementation and participation in pharmacotherapy work-streams such as medicines reconciliation and prescription management in GP practices.
Applications will be considered from those interested in job-sharing opportunities and those seeking part-time employment.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Informal enquiries are welcomed. Further information may be obtained from
Steven Walker, Lead Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Edinburgh HSCP, 0131 286 5101, steven.walker@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
or
Peggy Sorin, Primary Care Pharmacy Technician, Edinburgh HSCP, 0131 286 5101 peggy.sorin@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
*Please note: As a part-time post the salary will be pro-rata.*
**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**