Trainees will be considered under Annex 21- upon completion of training you will be fixed within Pharmacy Aseptic Services
Annex 21 Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a % of the top of Band 4 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 4 scale.
The Role
This post is fixed in Aseptic Services
To undertake pharmaceutical technical tasks within a designated area, on a rotational basis, using Standard Operating Procedures laid down by the relevant Senior Pharmacy Technician to maintain a high quality pharmaceutical service to NHS Lanarkshire hospitals.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
Education:
1. Diploma/SQA National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent to enable registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Professional:
2. Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Other Knowledge:
3. Undertake revalidation required by General Pharmaceutical Council and maintain a portfolio of personal and professional development.
It would be great if you also have
4. Continuing professional development as detailed by the General Pharmaceutical Council
5. Carry out training on aseptic and cytotoxic drug reconstruction/manipulations
6. Experience in dispensing discharge, OPD and in-patient prescriptions
7. Experience in providing a ward or department stock top up
8. Understanding of hospital pharmacy services
9. Computer skills
10. Keyboard skills
11. Good communication skills both verbal and written
12. Ability to organise and prioritise work
13. Team player
Contract type
14. Permanent
15. Full time
16. 37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Pharmacy Department within University Hospital Monklands
The working pattern for this role Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
17. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
18. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
19. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
20. Occupational health services
21. Employee counselling services
22. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .