Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 26
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join the established pharmacy team at Lorn & Islands Hospital. The role involves supporting the delivery of pharmacy services for inpatient wards and within the dispensary. The successful candidate will be GPhC registered, have relevant experience, and possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to travel requirements.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258114
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Lorn & Islands Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
26
Job posted date:
28/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Pharmacy
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Lorn & Islands Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our established pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and will have relevant experience in pharmacy practice, together with excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of pharmacy for inpatient wards and within the dispensary at Lorn & Islands Hospital
The post is 26 hours per week, Agenda for Change Band 4, and can be worked flexibly across the week. As the role involves regular travel throughout Argyll and Bute, a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
If you are a self-motivated individual who is committed to delivering high-quality pharmacy services and improving patient care, we would be delighted to hear from y
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