Trainee Opportunity: Pre Registered Pharmacy Technician – NHS Highland, Inverness
- Full Time, Permanent
- Location: Pharmacy Department in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
- Salary: Band 4, £27,598 – £30,019
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Would you like the opportunity to earn while you learn, work towards a professional qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council?
We are looking to recruit motivated and committed trainee pharmacy technicians to undertake a 2 year distance learning training programme during which you will work towards the Diploma in Pharmacy Services.
This includes completing the PDA in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 7) and SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 8) while developing your knowledge and skills under the supervision and support of our pharmacy team. This is a really exciting time to join our hospital pharmacy team. We have recently installed robotics in our dispensary and distribution services and are introducing a Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration (HEPMA) system as part of an ambitious collaboration across the six north board areas. The HEPMA solution will provide benefits to patients and staff, such that patients receive the best level of care possible.
You will be based in the pharmacy department at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and gain experience working through the various aspects of our pharmacy service including Purchasing, Storage and Distribution, Clinical, Dispensary and Quality Assurance. One day a week during Scottish term time is dedicated towards the study component of the course where candidates can study from home completing their interactive training modules.
To apply for this post applicants must meet the following criteria: National 5 qualifications at Grade A to C in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English/ESOL or completion of the Access to Pharmacy Services (SCQF level 5), NC in Pharmacy Services or NC in Applied Sciences In addition to academic qualifications we are looking for applicants who can evidence an enthusiasm for learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.
On successful completion of the programme and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council you will join the Pharmacy Technician Rotational team at Band 4 and have the opportunity to continue your career by completing the NHS Education Scotland Vocational Training Foundation Programme for Pharmacy Technicians.
The post involves working Monday to Friday with a weekend and public holiday commitment on a departmental rota basis. Informal enquiries please contact: Lynn Duff Lead Pharmacy Technician via email: lynn.duff@nhs.scot or Audrey Campbell, Principal Pharmacy Technician via email : audrey.campbell2@nhs.scot
To apply, visit HERE.
Closing date for applications: 20/09/2023
Interviews will be held on 03/10/2023
Commencement in post would be 05/02/2024