197575 Pre Registration Pharmacy Technician

Do you have an interest in pharmacy and medicines? Do you want to work in a caring profession? Do you want to work while you study? If so, we want to hear from you! This an exciting opportunity to train to be a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technicians work as part of the pharmacy team and in partnership with the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients have safe and appropriate access to medicines in a wide range of healthcare settings.

You will be based at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, but will be required to work throughout NHS Dumfries & Galloway gaining experience within different Pharmacy teams and sectors. In the hospital setting you will work within the Dispensary, Aseptic Unit and Ward clinical services. As this is a training post, previous pharmacy experience is not essential.

To meet the needs of the service, you will work Monday – Friday and participate in a weekend and public holiday rota.

The Pharmacy Technician qualification is gained through a combination of knowledge-based learning (PDA in Pharmacy Services SCQF level 7) via a blended learning format with West College Scotland and vocational education (SVQ in Pharmacy Service at SCQF level 8) over 2 years. This is a newly developed qualification and is collectively called the ‘Diploma in Pharmacy Services’. On successful completion of the training you will register with the General Pharmaceutical Council in order to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Successful candidates will be allocated 1 day per week study time but will be required to invest some of their own time to ensure completion of the diploma within the 2 year timeframe. Once registered you will be eligible to apply for a range of roles in various sectors of pharmacy, with further opportunities of progression available.

Applicants must have as a minimum –National 5 grades in Biology, Chemistry, English & Mathematics

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.

As this vacancy is a training post, the successful candidate will be paid a Band 4 annex 21 salary

Year 1: 70% of final salary

Year 2: 75% of final salary

Please note that the commencement date for this post will be 3rd February 2025.

NHS D&G is committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and recruiting colleagues who represent the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of society (you could insert specific statement here about welcoming applications from Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic Groups, LGBTQ+, Care Experienced and Disabled candidates)

For informal enquiries, please contact: Becky Smith Pharmacy Technician Specialist (Education & Training) – [email protected]