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.
Pharmacy Technician Higher Level
NHS Lothian Pharmacy and Medicines Service
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Clinical Trials/Clinical Services
Band 5 | 1.0 WTE | 37 hours | Permanent
£33,427 - £41,424
(Including weekend and public holiday commitments)
Are you passionate about improving patient care, developing your clinical skills
and playing a key role within research?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician seeking to develop their clinical experience and contribute to innovative research within a supportive, forward thinking team.
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive pharmacy technician to join our pharmacy clinical trials and paediatric clinical technician team delivering the highest quality pharmacy services across these areas.
The post provides service to the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People which is co-located with the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Pharmacy Department.
Working closely with both pharmacy services and the research multi-disciplinary team, you will support the delivery of clinical trials for paediatric patients in NHS Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to develop your career in the rapidly evolving pharmacy clinical trials service in NHS Lothian as well as being an important member of the paediatric clinical pharmacy team delivering high quality of patient care, participate in ongoing service development in a patient focused role to optimise medicines use, support patient flow and contribute towards ongoing delivery and development of the clinical pharmacy service.
Why Join Us?
Role
When you join NHS Lothian's Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you're joining a team that values professional growth, teamwork and patient-centred care. Here's why this role could be perfect for you:
* Career Progression: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
* Supportive Environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
* Impactful Work: Contribute to the efficient supply of new/novel medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care. Improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of health care.
Experience And Knowledge
You should demonstrate an interest in research with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy services and must be reliable, have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to deliver a service, whilst also working to deadlines. You must be able to work independently as well as being able to work effectively as part of a team.
As part of a supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, you will play an integral role in the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safe and effective supply of medicines to patients.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
* HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before)
* HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management or equivalent experience. However, individuals who do not possess this qualification but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience may also be considered. In such instances, a Mapping Assessment Form must be completed and submitted as part of the application process. Applicants are advised to contact us in advance for further guidance on the completion and submission of this documentation
About The NHS Lothian Pharmacy And Medicines Service
NHS Lothian are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services. We also provide regional and national services across a range of clinical specialties.
The vision for the Pharmacy and Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make the best use of their skills.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we're looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. That's why we encourage you to reach out for an informal conversation to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Please Contact
Jacqueline Waters
Lead Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials
or
Adele Stinear | Peggy Sorin
Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technicians
|
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .