250897 - pharmacy technician - higher level

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Pharmacy Technician, Higher Level

Royal Edinburgh Hospital, NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service (including public holidays commitment)

Are you an experienced pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career by joining a dynamic and pro‑active pharmacy team? We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy dispensary technical team. The post holder will work in the dispensary at The Royal Edinburgh Hospital, supporting the pharmacy team with the safe and effective supply of medicine to patient groups within the hospital and associated services, specialising in mental health care. The dispensary delivers high quality, patient‑centred care across acute psychiatric and mental health services, including the treatment of individuals with learning disabilities, dementia and the management of young people’s mental health.

About The Role

This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician looking to specialise or advance in dispensing practice. As a Pharmacy Technician, Higher Level you will:

• Play a key role in the pharmaceutical care of patients.
• Collaborate closely with the pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patients’ medicines and care.
• Support and develop other members of the pharmacy team.
• Benefit from opportunities for service improvement, delivery of education and training and other personal and professional development initiatives.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about delivering high quality, patient‑focused care and want to expand your knowledge, skills and experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in a mental health setting, we would love to hear from you.

About You – Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Hà National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or earlier).
• Ideally a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management. If not, equivalent professional experience can be considered with a completed Mapping Assessment Form and a supporting Portfolio of Evidence.
• A commitment to improving patient care through proactive, evidence‑based pharmaceutical services.

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second‑largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person‑centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We focus on creating an environment where each team member has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills.

We 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.