In This Key Role, You Will
* Dispense prescriptions, including in-patient, out-patient, controlled drug, clinical trials and clozapine prescription in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures as directed by the Senior Pharmacy Technician.
* Carry out final accuracy checks on prescriptions dispensed by others.
* Deputise in the absence of the Senior Pharmacy Technician.
* Answer telephone and face‑to‑face enquiries of a technical nature from a wide range of staff groups and patients either in the pharmacy or on the ward and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
* Liaise with nursing and medical staff with regard to prescription interventions (e.g. missing details, incorrectly prescribed dosages) – passing on any clinical queries to the relevant pharmacist.
* Assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels in accordance with departmental procedures and assist in the correct storage and rotation of stock to maintain quality and potency.
Qualifications
* Diploma/SQA National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent to enable registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC.
* Undertake revalidation required by the GPhC and maintain a portfolio of personal and professional development.
Benefits
* Annual Leave – 35 days including public holidays.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Annual incremental salary progression.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent – regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience, or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people.
Care‑experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
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