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.

Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician Higher Level within our Pharmacy based at University Hospital Ayr. The role will provide higher level technical support to pharmacy services within the hospital Pharmacy Dispensary.

Hours
36 hours per week. You will participate in the weekend, departmental and public holiday rotas. The pharmacy service is provided from 8am to 8pm in the CAU and the successful candidate will participate in this extended hours rota.

What you will do
You will be responsible for the provision, co-ordination and development of training within the Dispensary supporting all Pharmacy staff and Pharmacy students. Key responsibilities may change in line with the needs of the service but will include:

• Producing training timetables
• Supervising and training staff
• Working alongside the Dispensary Senior Team

In addition, you will participate in supporting the provision of the department dispensary service undertaking higher level technician roles and responsibilities along with your extended role as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required
You must have experience of working in hospital pharmacy as a qualified pharmacy technician, including dispensary, ward or clinical experience, and be registered in the UK. You will possess the qualification: SQA Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician, the PDA Assessment & Supply of individual patient's medicines and the L&D9DI Assessor for SVQ Level 2 and Level 3 – Pharmacy Services.

Driving licence
A full UK Driving Licence is required for this role.

Right to work
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

Additional information
Apply via the company portal.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.