SP244450 - Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care

Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week.

4 days per week (28.8 hours) may be considered.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding Primary Care Pharmacotherapy Team within the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (ACHSCP). The successful candidate will be employed to work within the bounds of Aberdeen City and specific practices/locations may be subject to change.

You will work closely with pharmacy colleagues to support the delivery of the pharmacotherapy service outlined in the 2018 GMS Contract for Scotland. The role will include activities such as medication compliance reviews, dealing with pharmaceutical queries (e.g. shortages), medicines reconciliation and medication management advice for patients and carers. You will also work on various aspects of medicines management to ensure safe and effective use of medicines in line with local and national guidelines, including formulary adherence and review of prescribing data.

You may come from a primary care, community or hospital pharmacy background; however, current registration with the GPhC is essential. Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential. Full driving license and use of a car is essential. Some locations you may be asked to work in fall within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone. If you enter the LEZ in a non-compliant car, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering the LEZ.

This position is a full time role (36 hours per week) but four days (28.8 hours) may be considered.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries to one of the Lead Pharmacists:

Lynne Irvine Liz Robertson

Tel: 07772 580835 07772 601567

Email lynne.irvine@nhs.scot Liz.Robertson@nhs.scot

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 12^th May (am) and Wednesday 13^th May 2026.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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