PHARMACY TECHNICIAN VACANCY

Full Time 37.5hours – job share would be considered We are a multisite GP Practice with a list size of circa 35,000 patients, and operate a triage model of care supported by a multi-disciplinary team including GP’s, ANPs, pharmacists and physiotherapists to name a few. We are looking for someone who would like the opportunity to have an impact on the future development of General Practice.

We are a dynamic practice responding in a creative way to the changing demands of primary care by:

Utilising concepts of demand and capacity management

Clinical & social integration in hub-based working

Providing quick patient access with no appointment backlog

Main areas in this role would encompass but not limited to:

Strives to establish joint working with colleagues in the managed and contracted sectors across disciplines and other departments

Collects, analyses and interprets patient related prescribing and clinical data from practice computers and/or patient’s notes to facilitate audits

Supports the practice with, and undertakes when required, audits in line with current HSCP and national targets

Undertakes medication review as directed by the practice pharmacist

Undertakes drug information searches on an ad-hoc basis, present information obtained in a clear and concise manner and disseminate drug information to relevant practice staff.

Works with nursing home staff, GP staff and community pharmacists to facilitate effective Medicines Management for patients and minimise waste.

Qualifications

The post holder will be a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

S/NVQ level 3 pharmacy services with recognised accredited underpinning knowledge programme, or recognised equivalent as defined by the GPhC

Recognised accuracy checking qualification

HNC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ability to travel between our two sites

Our way of working foreshadows many of the planned changes to the way that primary care will be delivered in Scotland. Therefore, joining our practice would be ‘future proofed’. This is a challenging and rewarding role for the right Pharmacist, who would be able to gain many skills in our supportive environment.

For informal inquiries please contact either of our employed Pharmacists, Shari Grant ([email protected]) or Sarah Jack ([email protected]) or if you wish to submit your CV for application, please contact: Charleen Prati – Business Operations Manager – [email protected]

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.