204090 (MG) Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician

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NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Western General Hospital

Band 6 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours

£39,912- £48,635 pro rata

(including evening, weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)

Are you a pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have an interest in inflammatory conditions and novel therapies? Are you searching for a role that will challenge, inspire, and reward you every day?

This position offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact leading the clinical pharmacy technician service at the Western General Hospital and contributing to the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease within NHS Lothian.

About the Role

This post is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to join our friendly clinical pharmacy team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic leader to work alongside an existing post holder in an expanded portfolio in partnership with lead clinical pharmacists, to spearhead the development of existing and new roles in this area for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers. This role will:

• Play a key role in the day to day management and continued development and transformation of pharmacy technician and pharmacy support worker roles on the WGH site.
• Working alongside the other lead clinical pharmacy technicians across the NHS Lothian Pharmacy services to provide and lead high quality pharmaceutical services to NHS Lothian patients.
• Support the WGH Gastroenterology Pharmacy Team in day-to-day tasks including both outpatient work and inpatient work.
• Collaborate closely with a highly supportive Gastroenterology pharmacy team, committed to innovation and the development of Gastroenterology services.
• Benefit from opportunities for service improvement and other personal and professional development initiatives.

Why Join Us?

The WGH Pharmacy Departments vision is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services.  We are focussed on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills. You will have the chance to:

• Lead, manage, coordinate and develop the clinical pharmacy technician and pharmacy support worker resource to meet the needs of patients within the WGH.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of the clinical pharmacy services to ensure the highest standards apply to all aspects of service provision.
• Learn about the Gastroenterology speciality, providing high cost and complex medications to patients.
• Attend a wide variety of clinical experiences, supported by robust training and development opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician looking to progress while also maintaining a clinical commitment to the gastroenterology specialty.

About you

Were looking for someone:

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Hold a National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Completed the HN unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before) and HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
• Hold a recognised work-based assessors certificate. (If a certificate has not already been achieved, it is required to be obtained within 24 months of starting in the position.)

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of over 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Gastroenterology at the Western General Hospital site provides high quality care to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), nutritional care needs and other gastroenterology conditions across inpatient and outpatient areas. The gastroenterology unit comprises of a 17 bedded ward attached to an outpatient infusion suite for administration of biologic medicines and an outpatient department responsible for around 2000 IBD patients advanced therapy medicines.

This is more than just a jobits an opportunity to elevate your career while making a profound difference in the WGH pharmacy department and specifically for patients living with inflammatory bowel conditions.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience were looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If youd like to learn more about this exciting role, the team youll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals.

Reach out today to start the conversation wed love to hear from you!

• Claire OHare, Lead Pharmacist Gastroenterology

|email: claire.ohare@nhs.scot

• Ewan Swann, Lead Pharmacist Gastroenterology

|email: ewan.swann@nhs.scot

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.

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