Pharmacy Technician - Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services

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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to join an established pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician within the Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS).

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ADRS manages care for individuals with problem alcohol and drug use across the largest health board in Scotland, including areas with high levels of deprivation and substance-related harm. The service focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality, recovery-orientated care to address public health needs and reduce health inequalities.

This is a new role within the Central Pharmacy Team ADRS, supporting pharmaceutical services across community teams and services, including inpatient services, the Enhanced Drug Treatment Service, the Glasgow Drug Checking Service, and community pharmacy.

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:

• Located within Brand Street - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ADRS services
• Requires flexibility to work across multiple service areas, including community and inpatient settings
• Participation in a 7-day flexible rota is required
• Full-time and part-time posts available
• The role includes:
• Weekend working
• Bank holiday cover
• Emergency cover when necessary
  

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation, delivery and evaluation of pharmaceutical services within ADRS. Optimise pharmaceutical care to maximise patient benefit and minimise risks associated with medicines.

Work closely with the GGC ADRS Lead Pharmacist to support a wide range of staffing groups, treatment and care services, community pharmacies, primary care, statutory and voluntary agencies, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships and Health and Social Care Partnerships. Contribute to substance use care across the organisation. Work autonomously and make decisions within level of competency while demonstrating strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Be a UK registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Hold the following qualifications:
• National Certificate (NC) in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management
• Accredited Accuracy Checking qualification (e.g. Buttercups or NPA, 2019 or before)
  

Candidates Should Demonstrate Knowledge And Understanding Of

• Pharmaceutical services
• Community pharmacy practice
• Aseptic processes
• Drug law and reform
• Harm reduction interventions
• Alcohol and drug treatment services
• Recovery-orientated systems of care
  
  

Candidates Must Also

• Be able to work at a higher level and independently
• Be willing to learn and develop on the job
  
  

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:Mary Clare Madden - Lead Pharmacist on 0755 701 2877 or Maryclare.madden@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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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.

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