{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMedicines Homecare Senior Pharmacy Technician with NHS Scotland in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nNHS 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. 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. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our homecare team deliveringa 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. 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. Pharmacy Technicians who do not meet the Senior Pharmacy Technician Person Specification criteria are encouraged to apply for the role and will be supported to undertake required education and supervised practice to develop their competence and confidence to fulfil the duties of a Senior Pharmacy Technician. You will retain your current salary until you achieve the qualification(s) and competencies required for the Senior Pharmacy Technician role. Once successfully demonstrating these, you will move to the post of Senior Pharmacy Technician which affords a Band 5 salary. 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 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. Why not visit and allow us the opportunity to show you around and answer any questions you may have related to this role or working in Pharmacy, NHS Tayside . Informal enquiries can be made to: Nicola Brownlee, Specialist Medicines Homecare Pharmacy Techncian . Nicola.brownlee@nhs.scot 01382 496677 Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser \"Google Chrome\" or \"Microsoft Edge\" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments 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"}