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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.
We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative General Practice Pharmacy Technician to develop and support the delivery of the Scottish Government funded Pharmacotherapy Service within GP Practices in South Ayrshire.
The role promotes development of local initiatives to increase clinical capacity within the local prescribing and pharmacy workforce whilst improving medicines management in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
You will use and develop your expertise working as part of a multidisciplinary practice team in conjunction with the Primary Care General Practice Clinical Pharmacists. As part of developing the role of the pharmacy technician, the role also involves supporting the work of the MUU Team developments in prescribing software, databases, electronic formularies, supporting pharmacy technician reviews, specials monitoring etc.
You will have good understanding of medicines (either through qualification or demonstrable experience), IT skills and communication skills, to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. The post requires some clinical knowledge, good communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals.
You will be a qualified pharmacy technician with SQA National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and SVQ level 3 – Pharmacy Services, or have an equivalent qualification. You should hold membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council if you are a registered pharmacy technician. Additionally you should demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
This post is based in GP practices across South Ayrshire.
Applications for a Band 4 post will considered for newly qualified pharmacy technicians.
In future, in accordance with Agenda for Change terms and conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.
The post requires full PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland. A driving licence is essential for this post.
Informal contact:
Ria Dickie, Principal Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacotherapy on 01292 665681 or Ria.Dickie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Lauren Smith, Prinicpal Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacotherapy on 01292 665681 or lauren.smith2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.