Pharmacy Technician – Higher Level
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic higher level Pharmacy Technician to join NHS Lothian's Pharmacy & Medicines Services at the Western General Hospital. The role involves working closely with the Dispensary Manager and Team Lead to organise and develop services, collaborating with various pharmacy staff, and undertaking leadership responsibilities including line management and mentorship. The successful candidate will help organise daily dispensary workflow by delegating tasks and duties, contributing to patient care through proactive pharmaceutical services.
Key responsibilities
- Work closely with the Dispensary Manager and the Dispensary Operational Team Lead to organise, maintain and develop the service.
- Collaborate closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.
- Undertake leadership responsibilities including line management and mentorship for pre-registration and registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.
- Involvement in the organisation of the day-to-day workflow in the dispensary by delegating tasks and duties to the team where appropriate.
- Manage own workload and help organise the day-to-day workflow in the dispensary by delegating tasks and duties to the team.
Essential criteria
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Holds a Final Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification (HN Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians or Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Award (provided by Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before).
- Candidates are expected to hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Pharmacy Services Development and Management. However, individuals who do not possess this qualification but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience may also be considered. In such instances, a Mapping Assessment Form must be completed and submitted as part of the application process.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing patient care through proactive and evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259217
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - - £43,039)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Western General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Pharmacy
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Pharmacy Technician – Higher Level
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Services
Western General Hospital
Band 5 | 1.0 WTE | 36 hours per week | Permanent
£34,544 - £43,039
(Includes evenings, weekends and public holiday commitments)
Applicants must have valid GPhC (regulatory body) number in order to apply
The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use
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