Job Title
PRESCRIBING SUPPORT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Organisation
NHS Lothian – Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
Position Details
Location: North East (see page 2 for locality information).
Band 5, Full Time 36 hours (1.0 WTE). Part Time considered (Thursday + Fridays required).
Salary Scale: £34,544 – £43,039.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Registered Pharmacy Technician to support key prescribing initiatives across GP Practices in Edinburgh. You will work closely with GPs, practice staff, community pharmacists, care home staff, the HSCP multidisciplinary team and central pharmacy colleagues to deliver high‑quality, safe, cost‑effective, evidence‑based prescribing and support individualized patient care across various settings.
In This Role, You Will
* Work closely with GPs, practice staff, community pharmacists, care home staff, the HSCP multidisciplinary team and central pharmacy colleagues.
* Support the development and delivery of high‑quality, safe, cost‑effective and evidence‑based prescribing.
* Contribute to individualized patient care within GP practices, the pharmacotherapy hub, care homes and other healthcare settings.
* Participate in HSCP prescribing projects and promote awareness of prescribing management issues.
* Support the training and supervision of other members of the primary care pharmacy team.
Essential Requirements
* Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills.
* Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
* Will require Enhanced PVG Scheme Membership with NHS Lothian.
HNC / Equivalency Requirement
Candidates should normally hold the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management. Applicants who do not hold the HNC but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience may also be considered. Where applicable, a completed Mapping Assessment Form and a Portfolio of Evidence must be submitted on request.
EEO Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions, and neurodivergent candidates by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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