About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
To undertake pharmaceutical technical tasks within a designated area, on a rotational basis, using Standard Operating Procedures laid down by the relevant Senior Pharmacy Technician to maintain a high quality pharmaceutical service to NHS Lanarkshire hospitals.
In This Key Role, You Will
- To dispense prescriptions, including in-patient, out-patient, controlled drug,
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- To undertake the final accuracy check of dose banded products (ready to use aseptic products purchased from external suppliers) that have been dispensed by others
- To undertake the final accuracy check of prescriptions/Indents that have been dispensed by others
- To retrieve, reconcile and record information about an individual's medicines
- Participates in education and training programmes and other activities to develop own skills as part of commitment to continuing professional development in accordance with registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
What You'll Bring
- Diploma/SQA National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent to enable registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceu