Position
We have an opportunity available in Formartine cluster (Ellon, Fyvie Oldmeldrum, Haddo and Turriff) and Turriff community hospital.
Part Time 21.6 hours/week
We are looking for an enthusiastic, GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join developing pharmacy teams to deliver pharmacy services to GP practices within the Formartine cluster, and be part of the AHSCP pharmacy team supporting the community hospitals. We have an opportunity in this area and will utilise remote working to facilitate service delivery by local teams of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
The ideal candidates will be able to work well within a team, under direction and on their own initiative. Through on the job support and training successful candidates will gain experience to allow them to undertake a wide range of tasks to support seamless care such as medicines reconciliation, Medicines Care & Review, pharmaceutical queries including management of shortage and promoting quality, cost‑effective prescribing.
You may have a community or hospital pharmacy background or already be working within GP Practice as a pharmacy technician. Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential. Full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
Postholders will work across a wide area, this will involve onsite working in GP Practices and remote working from an agreed base. Bases and area of work will be discussed at interview.
Closing date for applications – Thursday 16 April
Interviews will take place Monday 27 April or by arrangement.
Contact
* Birgit Teismann (birgit.teismann1@nhs.scot) 07773 069550
* Claire Douglas (claire.douglas2@nhs.scot)
* Elaine Neil (elaine.neil@nhs.scot) 07772 581031
NHS 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.
Additional information for candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Additional Information
Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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