East Health & Social Care Partnership
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY.
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Technician based at East HSCP.
Please note this vacancy is for internal candidates only.
What you will do:
This is an exciting development opportunity to join our Primary and Community Care Pharmacy Team, NHS Ayrshire & Arran. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe caring and respectful way. You would be working within various care settings including GP Practice(s) and Care Homes in East Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership. The role will be to assist the Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers on a day to day basis to allow the Primary and Community Care Pharmacy Team to deliver its Pharmacotherapy Services; ensuring safe and effective use of medicines.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
N/SVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services and SQA National Certificate pharmaceutical sciences (or equivalent).
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable:
Currently working to or completed further qualification in their related field SQA Higher National Unit Final Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician or equivalent qualification. PDA Assessment & Supply of individual patients medicines Assessor (L&D9DI) for SVQ Level 2 and Level 3 Pharmacy Services
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Relevant experience as a qualified pharmacy technician in hospital, community pharmacy or primary care. Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills & knowledge, and continuing professional development.
Desirable:
Experience working in a GP practice
Experience of project work.
Experience and knowledge of medicines management.
Experience of audit work.
Experience of teaching/mentoring ,managing, appraising and
providing feedback to staff
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.