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SalaryNHS 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.
Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician
Band 4 £27,598 - £30,019 per annum * Percentage of the pay band*
Plus £1,279 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Fixed Term, Full Time Training Post – 2 years
Are you interested in a career as a Pharmacy Technician?
NHS Western Isles has an exciting opportunity for you to train to be a Pharmacy Technician working towards an SQA diploma in Pharmacy Services. The diploma is completed over 2 years and includes:
- Professional Development Award in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 7 and
- SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 8
The induction for the college course begins on 15th March or 22nd March 2024 with an April start. Candidates must be able to take up post on, or before, these dates.
This is a fixed term, full time training post for 2 years and you will work and learn with the primary care team at Stornoway Health Centre and the hospital pharmacy team at Western Isles Hospital (rotating between these sectors). One day per week is protected study time for virtual college attendance, but to complete this course candidates will be required to undertake some study in their own time.
Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.
Applicants should possess the following:
- Four National 5 Grades at level A or B or equivalent including English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
- Numeracy skills.
- Communication skills (oral and written).
- Good IT skills
- Good customer care and interpersonal skills
On completion of this fixed term training post, successful qualification in the SQA diploma and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, candidates would be able to apply for Pharmacy Technician vacancies in any sector.
Please note this is a development post, therefore Annex 21 of Agenda for Change applies. The salary is a percentage of the pay band maximum:
- More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training; 70% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
- Up to twelve months prior to completion of training; 75% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
For an informal chat on the above posts and how it may suit you, please contact Dr Sue Price (Chief Pharmacist) via 01851 708140 or sue.price@nhs.scot. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job descriptionTha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Closing Date 25th March 2024
