Medicines Homecare Senior Pharmacy Technician

Are you a professional Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge? Would you like to build and develop your knowledge within the medicines supply chain homecare team . We are looking for a pharmacy technician to deliver patient-centred care in an expanding and developing service., The successful candidate Should be keen to develop their knowledge and skills within a supportive environment. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have an accredited checking technician qualification (ACT). All accredited final accuracy checking qualifications will be considered.

Qualities Required:

• A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity


• The ability to work independently and as part of a team



• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Accurate and efficient


• Flexibility to adapt to changing service needs and meet tight deadlines


• Competent in the use of IT
  
  As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our homecare team [INS: delivering :INS] a first class service for patients across NHS Tayside. Medicines homecare services have emerged as a key supply route over recent years, releasing capacity from the hospital setting. There are currently approximately 3000 patients receiving a medicines homecare service in Tayside, with numbers increasing year on year, Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside
  
  Hours of work are 37 hours over a 7 day working week, consideration will be given to applicants looking to work part time/job share.


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. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects 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 the Recruiting Board.