Primary Care Pharmacy Technician

An opportunity has arisen in the Primary Care Pharmacy Team (East Ross) for a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician. This role provides an opportunity to support the delivery of the primary care clinical pharmacy service. You will join an established pharmacy team responsible for delivering medicines management and pharmacy input to a range of primary care settings. 

The role involves working with GPs and the primary care multidisciplinary teams to improve medicines management and deliver excellent patient care. This role will involve delivery of the Pharmacotherapy service as part of the GP contract and provides an important function in supporting patients with their medicines.

NHS Highland pharmacy teams are renowned for implementing new and innovative ways of working and for continually developing the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff. Training, education and personal development is a priority of the team and there will be opportunities for further training and education as the service and role evolves.

We are keen to hear from people who would wish to work on a part time basis.

You will have excellent communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to influence and affect change. You possess relevant pharmacy experience and will be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

The post will involve travelling within the East Ross area so a full, current driving licence and use of own car for work purposes is essential.

Informal enquiries to:  Hayley MacKintosh, hayley.mackintosh1@nhs.scot or

Application Forms and Job Descriptions can be downloaded via our website www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk or available from, and to be returned to, the Employment Services Section, Assynt House, Beechwood Park, Inverness IV2 3BW or by emailing your name and address to nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.net

Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Please quote reference in the subject line of your email 203378

Closing date for completed applications: Midnight Sunday 22nd December 2024

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.