Scottish Borders Council Headquarters
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*Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies*
Band 4 Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (Annex 21) B4 following completion of training, minimum of 2 years post qualification*
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team across the Scottish Borders. This post is providing the opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to develop within a supportive service into a Band 6 role.
For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:
1. up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
2. more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
3. more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
4. more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
For further guidance on Annex 21 please follow this link:
Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician advert
Annex 21 Technical Apprenticeship
Pharmacy technicians are registered professions who are vital members of both the pharmacy and NHS Healthcare team whether in hospitals, community pharmacies or GP practices. The role of the pharmacy technician is becoming more varied and complex as medicines become increasingly sophisticated, and the role of the pharmacy team evolves. As a result of this, the aim of our training programme is to deliver pharmacy technicians who have the necessary skills and knowledge to practice in a 21st century NHS. A comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities is given in the full job description. You can find out more about this role at: careers/explore-our-careers/pharmacy/pharmacy-technician/
Were looking to recruit a motivated and committed trainee pharmacy technician to undertake a 2-year Technical Apprenticeship programme during which you will work towards the Diploma in Pharmacy Services. This includes completing the PDA in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 7) and SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 8) while developing your knowledge skills within our pharmacy team. This post will be mainly based in Primary Care within the Pharmacotherapy Hub at The Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council HQ, remoting into GP Practices, the role focuses on supporting safe, effective, and efficient medicines management in primary care, some elements of the course are required to be completed in either a community or hospital pharmacy dispensary.