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The NHS Fife Pharmacy & Medicines Service serves a population of approximately 380,000 people and is provided by an integrated team of around 300 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Workers, Nurses, and Administrators. The team works across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacy technician registered with the GPhC with proven post qualification experience to join our pharmacy team.
You will be responsible for the operational management and development of the Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare Services. While the successful candidate will be predominantly based at the Victoria Hospital Pharmacy, cross working across sites may be required.
You must be be able to work independently or as part of the pharmacy team. You will be an excellent communicator who has the ability to build good relationships with colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Ideally you should have experience of procurement and homecare services, stock management and preferably experience of managing staff.
Our commitment to developing our workforce is a priority. NHS Fife has a range of development opportunities for all staff from entry into post and throughout the span of their career.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Cargill Specialist Pharmacy Technician Medicine Procurement and Homecare Services on 01592 643355 ext 28556
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.