Pharmacy Technician - Team Lead

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Glasgow City HSCP Northwest Primary Care Pharmacy Team and support the delivery of the Pharmacotherapy Service.

As a senior member of the team, you will lead on service developments, operational planning, and the education and development of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers in Primary Care.

You will work closely with GPs and multidisciplinary primary care teams to improve medicines management, promote evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing, and deliver excellent patient care across GP practices and care homes within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The role also offers the opportunity to further develop a career in Primary Care while working collaboratively with GP Practices, Community Pharmacies, Care Homes, and other care settings.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Base location - Blair Court, 100 Borron Street, covering the Northwest of Glasgow City
• Permanent, Full-time
• Work Pattern - Primarily site-based with work across GP practices and care homes in NHS GGC

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Pharmacotherapy Service in Primary Care
• Lead service developments and operational planning initiatives
• Provide education and development support for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers
• Promote and implement cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing practices
• Work collaboratively with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to improve medicines management
• Deliver high standards of patient care across GP practices and care homes
• Support change management and service improvement within Primary Care settings
• Build effective working relationships across GP Practices, Community Pharmacies, Care Homes, and other care environments

Essential Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Pharmacy Technician qualification: NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
• HNC Pharmacy Services or equivalent management/clinical qualification

Essential Experience And Skills

• Post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Broad understanding of a range of technical pharmacy practices
• Staff management and leadership experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organisational, and IT skills
• Ability to influence and implement change effectively

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in Primary Care
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Kirsty Thomson, HSCP Lead Technician - ***email_hidden*** - 07812 474 127

Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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