Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Social network you want to login/join with: col-narrow-left Client: NHS Scotland Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 8d6f4f190ae0 Job Views: 4 Posted: 29.06.2025 Expiry Date: 13.08.2025 col-wide Job Description: Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital Would you like the opportunity to earn while you learn, work towards a professional qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council? We are looking to recruit motivated and committed trainee pharmacy technicians to undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme, during which you will work towards the Diploma in Pharmacy Services. This includes completing the PDA in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 7) and SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 8), while developing your knowledge and skills under the supervision and support of our pharmacy team. As a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you may rotate through various areas of pharmacy, including primary care pharmacy, community pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy departments, learning key skills such as: Dispensing prescriptions and understanding the different types of prescriptions Shadowing Pharmacy Technicians working in GP practices Understanding and using Standard Operating Procedures and risk management processes Understanding the uses of medicines in different clinical areas (e.g., diabetes) Stock supplies Undertaking audits Working with different IT systems We are looking for diligent, enthusiastic individuals committed to improving patient care and working within the Pharmacy Team in all areas of pharmacy. Commitment to the completion of the required study is essential, and you will require excellent organisational skills to balance the on-the-job requirements and academic aspects of this post. #J-18808-Ljbffr