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Job reference: 135219
Salary: Band 6 (£35,522 - £43,286)
Job closing date: 05/02/2023
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Flexible Location
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 18.75
Job posted date: 20/01/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Education for Scotland
Department: Pharmacy - QM

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Hours: Part Time, 18.75 hours per week (0.5wte)

Duration: Fixed Term / Secondment until 31st March 2023 (a number of hours including full time may be available and extension is expected)*

Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working.  We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.


Who we are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.  

What you'll do

Are you interested in developing the role of pharmacy technicians in Scotland?  This is an exciting post for a Programme Officer to support education and training for Pharmacy Technicians and offers a unique development opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacy technician to expand their career experience at this level

The post holder will support the development and delivery of a number of pharmacy technician initiatives, as well as providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an education and training environment.  The initial role will focus on the delivery of the General Practice Learning Pathway for Pharmacy Technicians across Scotland, however we would encourage applicants interested in the wider delivery including support of the Pharmacy Technician Foundation Programme and support for the work based assessment of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.  Experience in any of these areas (not all) is desirable.

The post holder will work closely with the NES Educational Lead for Pharmacy Technicians, seconded Programme Officers and key stakeholders from all pharmacy sectors in the continued development and delivery of education and training for Pharmacy Technicians

What you'll bring

Significant experience in a relevant role and setting is required as well as a flexible approach to learning and problem solving, effective prioritisation and sound judgement.  Developing effective relationships with key stakeholders will also be essential for the delivery of this post. Experience and/or understanding of the external drivers as well as awareness of relevant NHS policies/priorities is desirable, as is experience of audit, evaluation or research.

The nature of the post will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills in an education and training environment at a regional and national level.


If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the job information pack below.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and welcomed (Monica Hunter/Val Findlay) at pharmacy@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date.

Closing date: Sunday 5th February

Interview date : to be confirmed


You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request.  

We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

https://www.careers.nhs.scot/about/who-we-are/

If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact us at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot





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