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. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist pharmacy technician to join the Mental Health and Substance Use Pharmacy Service. The service is currently developing ways of working to integrate the Pharmacy teams working across Mental Health (General Adult Psychiatry/Psychiatry of Old Age), Learning Disabilities and Substance Use. The post will have a key clinical leadership role within Pharmacy and the wider Multidisciplinary Team, developing the clinical pharmacy technician role to support individuals engaged with these services to receive support through a “No Wrong Door” approach to Pharmaceutical Care provision. The post-holder will require good communication, negotiation and organisational skills along with the ability to establish personal credibility and influence and affect change. Self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team player are essential. The pharmacy service is welcoming, progressive and focussed on the provision of high quality pharmacy services. We are committed to continuing professional development (CPD) at all levels within a supportive environment. This role is primarily based at Murray Royal Hospital for part of the working week. There is flexibility to work from other office locations or sites across NHS Tayside depending on operational needs and candidate preferences. Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). *Informal enquiries to: Karen Brydie, Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Email karen.brydie@nhs.scot, Tel: 01738 562306. Jonathan Bate, Lead Clinical Pharmacist. Email: jonathan.bate@nhs.scot. Tel: 07483170132 The portfolio for the post-holder will be agreed upon appointment to the post in collaboration with lead pharmacists and the other specialist pharmacy technicians. Hours of work are: 37 hours per week Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside