Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Technician - LW

Do you want to be at the forefront of transforming clinical pharmacy?  Would you like to undertake a new role as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Technician to lead a team of pharmacy technicians in our Mental Health and Community Health teams, as part of an integrated pharmacy service, which delivers joined up care for patients?

We are working hard to join up our clinical pharmacy service across NHS Fife, as an integrated pharmacy service across hospital, primary care and specialist teams. The aim is to join up care for our patients across transitions of care and ensure the best outcomes for patients with their medicines.

You will be responsible for the leadership, management, development and performance of the technical clinical pharmacy service of our Mental Health and Community Health Teams.  The post holder will also have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills within these specialist teams.

You must be an excellent communicator who has the ability to build successful relationships with colleagues and other healthcare professionals and be able to work independently or as part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will have experience of working in a clinical environment and managing staff.

You should be a registered Pharmacy Technician with significant post qualification experience. You will also have completed either the HNC in Pharmacy Services and Management or completed the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services and Therapeutics (BTEC level 4) qualification and hold a recognised assessors qualification. 
SCQF level 9 Management qualifications or willingness to work towards would be advantageous for this post.
The successful candidate will be based at the Victoria Hospital however will be required to work at other sites within NHS Fife.

The NHS Fife Pharmacy and Medicines Directorate provides an integrated service to a population of approximately 380,000 people, with a team of around 300 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Workers, Nurses, and Administrators.  We pride ourselves on being a vibrant, welcoming and friendly team, that is made up of hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals who work towards a common goal of putting our patients at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to our staffs experience and development and ensuring both our staff and patients experience the same compassion and empathy. The team work across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.

For further information please contact Andrew Forrester e-mail Andrew.Forrester2@nhs.scot or on

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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.  Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect 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 your Hiring Manager.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 

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.