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Pharmacy TechnicianinAberdeenshireinAberdeenshirePUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Band 4
NHS

NHS Ayrshire & ArranFollow NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with local teams of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
Flexibility with full-time and part-time roles available, allowing for work-life balance.
Gain valuable experience through on-the-job training and support, enhancing career development.
Diverse work settings, including onsite in GP practices and remote working, providing variety in daily tasks.
Involvement in delivering important healthcare services such as medicines reconciliation and reviews, impacting patient care positively.
Supportive workplace culture with a commitment to equality and diversity, ensuring all employees feel respected.
The chance to work across different areas of Aberdeenshire, gaining insights into various communities and healthcare needs.
The NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking enthusiastic and GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians for various full-time and part-time roles across Aberdeenshire. Successful candidates will work within Pharmacy teams to provide Pharmacotherapy services, collaborating with local pharmacists and technicians in a supportive environment. The role involves tasks such as medicines reconciliation, Medicines Care & Review, and addressing pharmaceutical queries while promoting effective prescribing practices.

Candidates should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills, and hold a valid driving license for travel across designated cluster areas, which include Buchan, Banff & Fraserburgh, Formartine, Garioch, Marr, and Kincardine & Mearns. The position offers training and experience to support seamless patient care. Interested applicants can reach out to designated lead pharmacists for more information, with an application deadline set for January 10, 2025, and interviews scheduled for the week of January 20, 2025.
Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with local teams of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
Flexibility with full-time and part-time roles available, allowing for work-life balance.
Gain valuable experience through on-the-job training and support, enhancing career development.
Diverse work settings, including onsite in GP practices and remote working, providing variety in daily tasks.
Involvement in delivering important healthcare services such as medicines reconciliation and reviews, impacting patient care positively.
Supportive workplace culture with a commitment to equality and diversity, ensuring all employees feel respected.
The chance to work across different areas of Aberdeenshire, gaining insights into various communities and healthcare needs.

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Useful skills for a Pharmacy Technician:
To work as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK, you need a combination of educational qualifications, technical skills, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Pharmacy Technician Diploma: You usually need to complete a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services (e.g., BTEC in Pharmacy Services, City & Guilds Diploma).
2. Registration: You must register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
Technical Skills:
1. Pharmaceutical Knowledge: A solid understanding of medications, their uses, side effects, and how they interact.
2. Dispensing Skills: Proficiency in accurately dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.
3. Health and Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly related to the handling of medicines.
4. Inventory Management: Skills in managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate records.
5. IT Skills: Competence in using pharmacy management software and other computer systems to maintain patient records and manage stock.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals. This includes explaining medication usage and addressing patient concerns.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a pharmacy team and with other healthcare providers.
3. Customer Service: Strong skills in providing excellent service to patients and addressing their needs in a respectful and supportive manner.
4. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.
Other Skills:
1. Problem-Solving: Ability to handle issues that may arise with prescriptions or patient concerns effectively.
2. Empathy: Understanding the needs and concerns of patients, providing them with support and reassurance.
3. Time Management: Balancing various tasks efficiently, particularly in a busy pharmacy environment.
4. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in regulations, medications, and technologies.
Additional Considerations:
- Continued Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing education and training to stay updated with the latest practices and advancements in pharmacy.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines.
 


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