Job Overview
Do you have an interest in pharmacy and medicines? Do you want to work in a caring profession? If so we want to hear from you.
You will be based in Primary Care Pharmacy in the Nithsdale Cluster, but will be required to work throughout NHS Dumfries & Galloway gaining experience within different Pharmacy teams and sectors.
The role will be Monday–Friday (within 8–5pm pattern). Hours can be agreed with the candidate and the role will be primarily based within our Technician‑Led Hubs.
Training & Qualification
The Pharmacy Technician qualification is gained through a blended learning format with West College Scotland and vocational education (SVQ in Pharmacy Service at SCQF level 8) over two years. Successful completion of the training you will register with the General Pharmaceutical Council in order to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Successful candidates will be allocated one day per week study time but will be required to invest some of their own time to ensure completion of the Diploma within the two year timeframe.
Salary & Benefits
As this vacancy is a training post, the successful candidate will be paid a Band 4 annex 21 salary: Year 1 – 70% of final salary; Year 2 – 75% of final salary.
Requirements
* SQF National 5 in English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.
* Evidence of enthusiasm for learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare team.
* Work visa information is required if you do not have UK right to work.
Equality & Diversity
NHS Dumfries & Galloway is committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and recruiting colleagues who represent the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
Work Visa
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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