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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.
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Pharmacy Technicians are registered professions who are vital members of both the pharmacy and NHS Healthcare team whether in hospitals, community pharmacies or GP practices. The role of the Pharmacy Technician is becoming more varied and complex as medicines become increasingly sophisticated and the role of the pharmacist evolves. As a result of this, the aim of our training programme is to deliver Pharmacy Technicians who have the necessary skills and knowledge to practice in a 21st century NHS. A comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities is given in the full job description.
You can find out more about this role at: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/pharmacy/pharmacy-technician/
We’re looking to recruit a motivated and committed Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician(s) to undertake a two-year Technical Apprenticeship programme during which you will work towards the Diploma in Pharmacy Services. This includes completing the PDA in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 7) and SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 8) while developing your knowledge skills within our pharmacy team These posts would rotate between the Borders General Hospital, GP Surgeries and Community Pharmacies across NHS Borders.
On completion of the programme, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician and progress into a range of opportunities within the profession.
To apply for this post applicants must meet the following criteria:
- National 5 qualifications at Grade A to C (or equivalent SCQF Level) in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English/ESOL
or
- completion of the Access to Pharmacy Services (SCQF level 5), NC in Pharmacy Services or NC in Applied Sciences
In addition to academic qualifications, we are looking for applicants who can evidence an enthusiasm for learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.
NHS Borders is committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and recruiting colleagues who represent the population we serve. NHS Borders is committed to providing healthcare in a way that treats everyone equally and is working to eliminate discrimination against patients and the people who we work with in line with the duties set out in The Equality Act (2010).
Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone can participate and has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential. Equality is backed by legislation designed to address unfair discrimination and resulting inequalities based on membership of a particular group for example, Race, Gender or Disability.
Diversity is about recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways. It is about creating a culture and practices that recognise, respect, value and harness difference for the benefits of patients, carers, members of the public and members of staff. Diversity is not an ‘initiative’ or a ‘project’, it is an ongoing core aim and a core process.
For further information please contact Mairi Struthers, Service Coordinator, mairi.struthers@borders.scot.nhs.uk.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early