Job Advert
The NHS Fife Pharmacy & Medicines Service serves a population of approximately 380,000 people and is provided by an integrated team of around 200 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Workers, Nurses, and Administrators. The team works across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.
We are looking for pharmacy technicians to join our pharmacy team. Applications are welcome from newly qualified pharmacy technicians or those expecting to register with the GPhC within the next 3 months. Hospital experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
As a rotational pharmacy technician, you will work within the dispensary, aseptic unit, stores including vaccines and clinical areas. You will be required to undertake accuracy checking as part of this role and candidates without the necessary qualification will be supported to achieve this.
You will be based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but will be required to work at both Queen Margaret and Victoria Hospital Pharmacy Departments to meet the needs of the service with participation in an evening, weekend and public holiday rota.
For further information contact Sharon McCaskill by e-mail sharon.mccaskill@nhs.scot or phone 01592 643355 Ext. 28554.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.