The State Hospital
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Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
The State Hospital, Carstairs, Lanarkshire
Band 6 | 1.0 WTE | 37 hours | Permanent
£41,608 - £50,702
plus Higher Clinical Environmental Allowance £1,750
and High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance £4,201
Are you a Pharmacy Technician ready to take the next step in your career?
About the Role
This newly created role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to join our ambitious and dedicated pharmacy team. This role will:
1. Provide professional and operational leadership to the pharmacy technical team comprising technicians and a pharmacy support worker.
2. Directly influence service development and lead on the evolution of the roles and responsibilities of the technical team to meet current and future needs of the service.
3. Play a key role in the day-to-day management of the technical team including performance management and appraisal.
4. Strategically and operationally manage the education, training, and development of the technical team.
5. Provide direct patient care to support the delivery of a safe, effective pharmacy service.
There is no weekend commitment for this post. Applications for part-time work will be considered, as will job share opportunities. Salary and allowances will be pro rata for part-time.
Why Join Us?
At The State Hospital we aim to deliver the best possible person-centred care, ensuring every patient gets the best from their medicines and the pharmacy service. We also focus on creating an environment where every member of the team feels valued, is given the opportunity to develop and make best use of their skills.
The State Hospital is one of four high secure hospitals in the UK with the principle aim of rehabilitating patients, ensuring safe transfer to appropriate lower levels of security. NHS Lothian provide pharmacy services under Service Level Agreement. This comprises the onsite clinical pharmacy team and co-ordination of medicines supply via St Johns Hospital, Livingston.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated leader and role model who sets high standards for patient-centred service delivery and professional practice.
The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills,
have a commitment to service development and meticulous attention to detail.
This is a great opportunity to further develop your clinical, managerial and leadership skills in a
supportive, interesting environment.
We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
(GPhC) with the following:
6. National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3
in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
7. PDA Assessment and Supply of Individual Patients Medicines or equivalent experience
8. HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking
Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before)
9. 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
10. Recognised work-based assessors certificate. If certificate not already achieved, it is
required to be obtained within 24 months of starting this post.
11. Experience of planning, co-ordinating and managing a pharmacy technical service in a
patient-focused environment.
12. A strong alignment with NHS Lothians values and drive to provide high-quality pharmacy
services.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills or experience were looking for,
please refer to the job description and person specification.
There's only so much a job pack can convey. if youd like to learn more about this exciting new role,
the team youll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch.
Please Contact:
Nicola Watkins | Lead Pharmacist
01555 842087
Lewis McKeown | Advanced Pharmacist
01555 842027
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your
junk/spam folder.
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