Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC? Do you have a strong commitment to patient care and experience working in a multidisciplinary team? If so, NHS Fife has an exciting opportunity for you to join our expanding Primary Care Pharmacy Team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a Pharmacy Technician in Primary Care, you will:
• Work either in GP practices or a pharmacy base
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and review discharge/outpatient letters
• Manage acute, repeat, and serial prescription requests
• Respond to medication-related queries
• Perform medication reviews via telephone, in practices
• Support prescribing audits and cost-efficiency projects
You will be part of a well-established team delivering Pharmacotherapy services across Fife, working closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Workers, and GP Practice clinicians.
About the Directorate
The NHS Fife Pharmacy and Medicines Directorate are committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to a population of approximately 380,000. Our integrated team of over 300 pharmacy staff works collaboratively to support safe and effective use of medicines.
Requirements
• GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Diploma in Pharmacy Services
• Pharmacy Technician Accuracy Qualification
• PDA in assessment and supply of patient medicines
• Experience working in primary care is desirable
• Strong interpersonal and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to travel across NHS Fife sites
What We Offer
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for professional development
• A dynamic and supportive working environment
Additional Information
This post involves travel between practices and NHS Fife sites.
Apply now and help us deliver the highest level of care to patients across Fife.
For informal enquiries, please contact Michelle Jackson, Lead Pharmacy Technician Primary Care at michelle.jackson@nhs.scot, Louise Hamilton, Specialist Pharmacy Technician at louise.hamilton3@nhs.scot or Martin Jackson, Specialist Pharmacy Technician at martin.jackson6@nhs.scot.
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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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