pharmacy technician Livingston, Scotland
Job description
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.
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
St John’s Hospital
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Band 4, 1 wte, 37.5 hours, - Permanent
£27,598 – £30,019
NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. We are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services. We also provide regional and national services across a range of clinical specialties.
The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service 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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the expanding Vaccine Team within the Area Stores Department (Vaccine Holding Centre) at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.
The successful candidate will be part of a hardworking, highly motivated team of staff who ensure the timely and safe supply of vaccines to assist in the delivery of the National Immunisation Programmes within locations throughout NHS Lothian and support the delivery of the medicines to The State Hospital through a Service Level Agreement. You should be an organised, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated Technician who can work under pressure to tight deadlines and enjoys interaction with other healthcare staff.
Candidates must have a SQA National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and SVQ level 3 – Pharmacy Services or have an equivalent qualification and be a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Support for development to willing to work towards a Designated Checking Technician certificate will be provided if needed. This is a full-time post hours (37.5 hrs) with participation in working Public Holidays. You will also be required to participate in an early opening roster and a late opening roster.
St John’s Hospital is a modern teaching hospital and is part of NHS Lothian's University Hospitals Division, which provides a comprehensive and expanding range of services for the people of Lothian and beyond.
Informal enquiries for this post are welcome: please contact Laura McKain on 01506 522233
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
