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SP231725 - Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care

Aberdeen

Full-Time, Part-Time

Immediately

Job Description

Hours: 59.2 hours available in total (full and part time positions available)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join the growing primary care pharmacotherapy team working within Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (ACHSCP).

You will be working alongside pharmacy colleagues to support delivery of the pharmacotherapy service outlined in the 2018 GMS Contract for Scotland. The role will include activities such as:

  • Medication compliance reviews
  • Dealing with pharmaceutical queries (e.g. shortages)
  • Medicines reconciliation and medication management advice for patients and carers

You will also work on various aspects of medicines management to ensure safe and effective use of medicines in line with local and national guidelines, including formulary adherence and review of prescribing data.

You may have a primary care, community or hospital pharmacy background, but you must be registered with the GPhC. Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential. A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

Full time and part time hours available. Full time hours are currently 37 hours per week (reducing to 36 hours per week from 1 April 2026). Part time would be a minimum of 3 days (22.2 hours) per week currently (this would reduce to 21.6 hours per week from 1 April 2026).

About
Interviews are expected to be held on: 11th December 2025.

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.

Additional Information For Candidates
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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