Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This post is full time 37hrs (reducing to 36hours after April 2026 as part of pay award) and will be worked 5/7 and includes weekend working and participation on public holidays.
Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.
NHS GGC Pharmacy Services, Preparative Services are seeking an enthusiastic higher level Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at the West of Scotland Cancer Centre .The Pharmacy department is housed in the West Of Scotland Cancer Centre and provides oral and intravenous chemotherapy to patients both in the north of the city of Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
The main duties of this post will consist of contributing to the day to day running of the Pharmacy department and to undertake routine technical activities within the aseptic unit, pre-filled chemotherapy section and the dispensary and manage cancer supplies to patient in west of Scotland.
You will have SVQ level 3 or NVQ level 3 qualifications or equivalent and hold a checking qualification (FACPT dispensary or aseptic) and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Informal Contact: Hugh Paton or Pauline Wright, Team Lead, On 0141 301 7411 or email @, @
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