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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS LOTHIAN
PREREGISTRATION TRAINEE PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS PRIMARY CARE AND HOSPITAL SERVICES
Trainee – Band 4 (Annex 21)
Salary Scale (when qualified): £22,927- £25,223
Salary 1st year – 70% , 2nd year – 75%
NHS Lothian is home to an award winning pharmacy service with a team of almost 500 experienced and skilled pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers, analysts, nurses and clerical staff working together across a variety of roles, over multiple sites, all of whom are integral to providing safe and effective patient care.
The aim of the Pharmacy Service is to assure quality of patient care in the provision of treatment with medicines. We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individuals to train as Pharmacy Technicians. This is an exciting opportunity and successful completion of the preregistration period will result in you applying to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
Primary care is a new and evolving area within the Pharmacy profession. As such it offers many opportunities to learn and develop whilst providing a major contribution to patient care. This varied job will see you develop relationships in GP practices with many members of the multidisciplinary team, including GPs, practice nurses, administrators and practice managers, along with your colleagues in the Pharmacy team. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop professional links with other areas of the profession. The post is well supported by a developed network of experienced and skilled Pharmacy Technicians.
As a pre-registration trainee within hospital services you’ll be part of well-established teams delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients. You’ll participate in a rotational training plan and assist in the provision of a range of technical pharmacy services. Opportunities are available at Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, and St John's Hospital, Livingston.
Successful candidates will have an enthusiasm for learning and development, a professional attitude, and a passion for working in healthcare with the potential to contribute to the delivery of our high-quality pharmaceutical care. As well as a drive for personal development candidates should demonstrate personal values aligned with those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values.
Applicants will be asked whether they wish to pursue a primary care or hospital
Pre-Registration position.
Applicants must have a minimum of:
National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Training to SVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services is provided through the workplace.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
*Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex U applies*
For trainees covered by Annex U where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:
- up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
- more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
- more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
- more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
For further guidance on Annex U – follow the link:
ANNEX U – ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAY AND BANDING OF TRAINEES
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact
Carrie-Anne Pringle, Lead Technician, Primary Care, West Lothian – CA.Pringle@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Lisa Dunn, Lead Technician, Primary Care, Edinburgh – Lisa.Dunn@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or 0131 312 2148
Gemma Nichol, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician, St John’s Hospital - Gemma.Nichol@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or 01506 522213