Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Western General Hospital
Fixed Term/Secondment – 10 months
Band 6 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£41,608 – £50,702
(Including weekend and public holidays commitment)
Are you a pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have an interest in inflammatory conditions and novel therapies? Are you searching for a role that will challenge, inspire, and reward you every day?
This position offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact as joint-lead of the clinical pharmacy technician service at the Western General Hospital (WGH) and contributing to the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease within NHS Lothian.
About the Role
This post is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to join our friendly clinical pharmacy team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic leader to be part of the team, alongside lead clinical pharmacists, to continue the development of existing and new roles in this area for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers. This role will:
* Play a key role in the day-to-day management and continued development and transformation of pharmacy technician and pharmacy support worker roles on the WGH site,
* Working alongside the joint post holder to provide and lead high quality pharmaceutical services to NHS Lothian patients.
* Support the WGH Gastroenterology Pharmacist Team in day-to-day tasks including both outpatient work and inpatient work.
* Collaborate closely with a highly supportive gastroenterology pharmacy team, committed to innovation and the development of services.
* Benefit from opportunities for service improvement and other personal and professional development initiatives.
Why Join Us?
The Pharmacy Service’s vision is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills. You will have the chance to:
* Lead, manage, coordinate and develop the clinical pharmacy technician and pharmacy support worker resource to meet the needs of patients within the WGH.
* Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of the clinical pharmacy services to ensure the highest standards apply to all aspects of service provision.
* Learn about the gastroenterology speciality, providing high cost and complex medications to patients.
* Attend a wide variety of clinical experiences, supported by robust training and development opportunities.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician looking to progress while also maintaining a clinical commitment to the gastroenterology specialty.
About you
We’re looking for someone:
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Hold a National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
* Completed the HN unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before) and HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of over 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Gastroenterology at the Western General Hospital site provides high quality care to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), nutritional care needs and other gastroenterology conditions across inpatient and outpatient areas. The gastroenterology unit comprises of a 17 bedded ward attached to an outpatient infusion suite for administration of biologic medicines and an outpatient department responsible for around 2000 IBD patients advanced therapy medicines.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals.
Reach out today to start the conversation – we’d love to hear from you!
* Chloe Sharp, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
📞 0131 537 1267 |email: Chloe.Sharp@nhs.scot
* Ewan Swann, Lead Pharmacist Gastroenterology
📞 0131 537 4001 |email: ewan.swann@nhs.scot
* Jin Hah, Site Lead Pharmacist WGH/SCAN
📞 0131 537 1206 |email: jinwerne.hah@nhs.scot
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