Raigmore Hospital
We have an opportunity for a patient-focussed, enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join our Acute Pharmacy Services team providing Pharmaceutical services to patients in the largest hospital in the Scottish Highlands.
This is a really exciting time to join our hospital pharmacy team. We utilise robotics in our dispensary and distribution services and have introducing a Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration (HEPMA) system as part of an ambitious collaboration across the six north board areas.
The successful applicant will work as part of the rotational team supporting services including Dispensary, Distribution and Quality Assurance. This role will be predominantly based within the purchasing, storage and distribution team with a dispensary accuracy checking commitment.
You will primarily assist with the operational management of the distribution section, whilst undertaking a variety of challenging roles within a continually changing and developing area. Duties will include staff training, supervision and development whilst participating in and implementing service improvements.
The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of pharmacy practice, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and be able to demonstrate a high level of professional practice and commitment to continuous professional development. This post requires post qualification knowledge and experience along with a recognised Dispensary or Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification.
We have an excellent team of friendly Pharmacy staff committed to service modernisation and to developing the role of pharmacy technicians and support staff. We encourage our team to undertake further training and aim to support this as much as possible. In addition to the advertised hours you will be required to participate in departmental rotas for extended opening hours, weekend working and public holidays.
Informal enquiries to David Dunn, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacologistics and Pharmacy IT Systems; email:
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.
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