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:
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Pharmacy Technician (Primary Care) and play a vital role in improving patient care across our communities. Working within our Pharmacy Prescribing Support Team, you will collaborate with pharmacists, GP practices and wider health and social care teams to promote safe, effective and economical use of medicines. This is a highly rewarding opportunity where your work will directly enhance prescribing practices and patient outcomes. NHSGGC offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment focused on professional development and innovation. You will work across a range of settings, gaining valuable experience while contributing to meaningful change in primary care services. If you’re passionate about patient safety and quality improvement, this role offers both challenge and fulfilment.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Blair Court
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Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
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Permanent, full-time
Key responsibilities:
- Support safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines across GP practices and care settings
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Collect, analyse and report prescribing and clinical data to inform audits and service improvements
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Assist in implementing prescribing changes and action plans in collaboration with pharmacists and GP teams
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Deliver training and support to healthcare professionals on medicines management and prescribing systems
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Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects and monitoring of prescribing practices
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Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including community pharmacy, care homes and secondary care to ensure continuity of patient care
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Provide guidance on medicines handling, storage, repeat prescribing systems and patient medication queries
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council and relevant qualification such as NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Demonstrable understanding of medicines use, prescribing practices and pharmaceutical care
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Knowledge of legal and professional requirements relating to medicines management and patient confidentiality
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear, user-friendly reports
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams and patients
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Good IT skills and experience using clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing workload across multiple sites and priorities
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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:
Team Lead Pharmacy Technician- Primary Care, Kristine Armour, [email protected], 07305 878 333
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: 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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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