{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nNHSL 211765 Pharmacy Technician – Higher Level (LI) with NHS Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nPlease note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata. NHS 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. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a \"regulated role\", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes. Clinical Pharmacy Technician Higher Level (Band 5) Permanent NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service Western General Hospital Band 5 | 0.8 WTE | 29.6 Hours £31,892 - £39,735 pro rata (including weekend and public holidays commitment) Are you an experienced pharmacy technician ready to take the next step in your career by joining a dynamic and pro-active inpatient clinical technical team We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated clinical pharmacy technician to join the clinical pharmacy technical team. The post holder will be working both with the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams in patient-facing roles across the inpatient setting, supporting the completion of medication histories, medicines management, checking discharge prescriptions and providing specialist patient counselling. About The Role This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician looking to specialise or advance in clinical inpatient areas. You’ll: Play a key role in the pharmaceutical care of patients. Collaborate closely with the pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patients’ medicines and care. Support and develop other members of the pharmacy team. Benefit from opportunities for service improvement, delivery of education and training and other personal and professional development initiatives. Why Join Us? The Western General Hospital (WGH) is a large teaching hospital offering best practice across a wide variety of specialist services. It is conveniently located near the city centre with easy access to local facilities and transport routes. This is an exciting time to join our Clinical Pharmacy team, where we are committed to service modernisation and value our staff experience. The multidisciplinary teams across site at the Western General Hospital have recognised the positive impact of having pharmacy technicians in patient-facing roles to improve the patient journey and are highly supportive in the progression of these roles. This is an excellent post for a Band 5 pharmacy technician seeking a patient facing role for expansion of your portfolio. About You We’re looking for someone who: Is a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Has a final accuracy checking technician qualification Has an HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management or equivalent experience. Any applicant who does not hold the HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management MUST complete the Band 5 Pharmacy Technician Higher Level HNC Equivalence Mapping Assessment Form and submit it with the application as a supporting document. If you are required to undertake this and/or require some support, please get in touch as below. A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services. About NHS Lothian At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery. The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills. Ready to Take the Next Step? For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. For Further Information Please Contact The Following Heather Symons, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Ph: 0131 537 1267, Heather.symons@nhs.scot Chloe Sharp, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Ph: 0131 537 3483, chloe.sharp@nhs.scot Reshma Chhana-Brown, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Ph: 0131 537 1267 or reshma.chhana@nhs.scot"}