250594 (Kmc) Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
20 hours ago
Santiago de Compostela
ppNHS 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. /p pAre you an experienced pharmacy technician ready to shape the future of pharmacy services in a unique, evolving setting, making a real difference to patient care? /p h3About The Role /h3 ul liProfessional and operational leadership to the pharmacy technician team at The State Hospital (comprising technicians and a pharmacy support worker). /li liClinical technician services, evolving these to meet both current and future patient needs. /li liLeadership to the technical team including appraisal, education and training. /li liPatient‑facing care, contributing to a safe, effective and person‑centred pharmacy service. /li liCoordinate and oversee day‑to‑day pharmacy technician tasks including medicines supply, stock management and clinical technician services, and support staff development. /li /ul pNHS Lothian provides pharmacy services under a Service Level Agreement. This comprises the onsite clinical pharmacy team with medicines supply via St John’s Hospital, Livingston. /p h3Why Join Us /h3 ul liNo weekend working. /li liFlexible working options e.g. part‑time / job share (salary and allowances pro‑rata). /li liUnique, interesting clinical environment. /li liCollaborative multidisciplinary team working and supportive colleagues. /li liLots of opportunity to further shape and develop pharmacy services. /li /ul h3About You /h3 ul liMotivated, experienced pharmacy technician who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, contributing to positive service change. /li liConfident leading and supporting a technical team. /li liBrings enthusiasm for service development and meticulous attention to detail. /li liCommunicates effectively with a wide range of different staff. /li liOrganised, proactive and a team player, leading by example. /li liCommitted to providing high‑quality, person‑centred care. /li /ul h3Essential Qualifications and Experience /h3 ul liDiploma in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. /li liRegistration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). /li liHNC unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award; or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA). /li liExperienced candidates normally hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management; non‑holders may be considered if they can demonstrate equivalent professional experience, supported by a completed Mapping Assessment Form and a portfolio of evidence. /li liLD9di Certificate – Work Base Assessor of candidates using a range of methods or equivalent (if not currently achieved, candidate will be expected to achieve as soon as possible and within 24 months of starting in post). /li liExperience of planning, coordinating and managing a pharmacy technical service in a patient‑focused environment. /li /ul pLegal and Regulatory Requirements /p pTo work in the United Kingdom, a relevant permission to work in the country is required. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, an appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, and a PVG Scheme membership/record is required. The post holder must have a PVG membership for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult); if not, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before commencement. /p pWe will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
