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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Higher Level Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join the newly established FNc+ Pharmacy Team within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
This is a newly created post supporting the development of innovative clinical pharmacy services, with a strong focus on Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and Hospital at Home (H@H). You will play a key role in enabling safe, effective, and patient-centred care closer to home while supporting early discharge and improved patient flow across the system.
You will work across primary care, acute, and community interfaces, contributing to medicines optimisation, prescribing support, service improvement, and multidisciplinary working within a developing and forward-thinking service.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a permanent, full-time post (36 hours per week)
- Shift pattern has yet to be confirmed
- This post is based within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. You will work across primary care, acute, and community settings as required to support service delivery. Due to the nature of the role, travel across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde may be required.
Key Responsibilities
You will support the delivery and development of innovative clinical pharmacy services, with a particular focus on OPAT and Hospital at Home services. You will work across primary care, acute, and community interfaces to support medicines optimisation, prescribing, and service improvement initiatives.
You will contribute to multidisciplinary working, helping to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care closer to home while supporting early discharge and improving patient flow across the health system.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Significant post-qualification experience within hospital, community, or primary care pharmacy.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and maintenance of a professional portfolio.
- Strong IT, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of leadership or staff supervision.
- Experience working within OPAT, antimicrobial therapy, or Hospital at Home services.
- Full UK driving licence due to the travel requirements of the role.
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:Tracy O’Connor - Chief Sector Tech north on [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
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