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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Pharmacy Technician within the South Ayrshire Locality.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the team of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers, working closely with senior pharmacists, to support the delivery of the pharmacotherapy service including prescribing improvement plans. You will also contribute to the work of the primary care pharmacy teams to provide pharmaceutical care to patients in GP practices and care homes to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
This is a key role within the primary care pharmacy team which requires strong team management and leadership skills. An important part of this post will be to further develop the role of the General Practice Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers and to identify training needs. The post requires a certain degree of autonomous working, being responsible for your own outcomes, and contributing to the prescribing support team objectives. This will require self-direction, confidence and problem solving skills.
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Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Good knowledge of medicines management and recent developments in prescribing work in GP practices. A flexible, adaptable approach is necessary with evidence of project and team work being advantageous. Good communication, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals will also be necessary.
You will have substantial experience as a qualified pharmacy technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with a commitment to Continuous Professional Development. The post requires SQA Higher National Unit Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) or community pharmacy equivalent -or able to demonstrate a highly specialised level of pharmacy knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning and judgement and HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management (or currently undertaking), or equivalent qualifications to the same level. The Personal Development Award (or working towards) and a management qualification would be desirable.
Hours:
22.5 per week.
In accordance with AfC Terms and conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.
Fixed Term/Secondment:
Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment until December 2025.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
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