Specialist Pharmacy Technician

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.

Flexible working arrangements and part-time hours will be considered.

Secondment opportunity for 12 months will also be considered.

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to take on the challenge of managing the Pharmacy Dispensary at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and innovative healthcare environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a key member of the Medicines Supply Chain team, you will:

• Lead and manage the pharmacy dispensary team, ensuring staff are trained, competent, and supported in their roles.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Monitor and exceed key performance indicators, ensuring the best use of resources.
• Enhance service delivery by engaging with service users and adapting the dispensing service to meet their needs.
• Drive innovation by supporting an exciting program of improvements in Medicines Optimisation and Efficient Medicines Supply Systems.
• Reduce medicines waste, cut costs, increase efficiency, and improve the service experience for both patients and staff.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to be part of our team as we work towards an innovative and sustainable future for pharmacy services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for professional development, with measurable objectives to challenge and support career growth.

If you have a particular interest beyond the dispensing service, let us know—we are open to exploring how we can integrate your passions into this role.

Applications are welcomed from Pharmacy Technicians registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) who hold a recognised final accuracy checking qualification and the HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management qualification*, or equivalent.

Qualities

• A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
• Ability to manage team members
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to lead by example
• The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to work accurately at pace
• Behaviour consistent with NHS Tayside’s values of: care and compassion; dignity and respect; openness, honesty and responsibility; and, quality and teamwork.

Hours of work are 37 per week. Flexible working arrangements and part-time hours will be considered. The post may be offered as a secondment opportunity for 12 months; prior written approval must be sought from your line manager if applying for a secondment to this post, and you will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

The post holder will be required to contribute to extended hours, weekend and public holiday rotas as per service requirements.

If you’d like to learn more about the department and our team before applying, we’d be happy to arrange a visit. This is a great opportunity to see the environment first hand, meet some of our team, and get a sense of the exciting work we do.

Simply contact us to arrange a visit at a time that suits you. We look forward to showing you around and answering any questions you may have.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Michelle Tingley, Specialist Pharmacy Technician on 01382 660111, extension 36764/40559, or email michelle.tingley2@nhs.scot or Moyra O’Shea, Pharmacy Operations Manager, on 01382 660111 ext 55435

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.