NHS Scotland
Pharmacy Technician –Team Leader (Primary Care)
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Pharmacy Technician –Team Leader (Primary Care)
Pharmacy Technician Team Leader – Primary Care Pharmacy Services
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
About the Organisation
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical professions. We deliver comprehensive healthcare services to a population of over 1.15 million, with regional and national services extending coverage to a further 2.2 million. Our services include acute hospitals, primary care, community care, and mental health services.
The Role
An executive opportunity is available for a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join Primary Care Pharmacy Services in West Dunbartonshire HSCP as a Pharmacy Technician Team Leader.
As a senior member of the team, you will lead the delivery of the Pharmacotherapy Service, focusing on service development, operational planning, and workforce education. Collaborating closely with GPs, multidisciplinary teams, and community stakeholders, you will enhance medicines management and foster high-quality, evidence-based patient care across:
- GP practices
- Care homes
- Other community settings
Key Responsibilities
As the Team Leader, your core responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership & Operational Support
- Lead service development and operational planning within the Primary Care Pharmacy Services.
- Oversee the education and development of prescribing support pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.
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Collaborative Practice
- Work with GPs, community pharmacies, care homes, social work, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Promote the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.
Improvement & Implementation
- Support evidence-based prescribing strategies.
- Drive continuous service improvements.
- Provide leadership and operational support to ensure high-quality pharmacotherapy services.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Significant post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Broad understanding of pharmacy technical practice.
- Management qualification or proven experience in:
- Managing staff
- Supervising junior team members
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities.
- Strong IT competencies.
- Desirable experience in:
- Primary Care settings.
- Working within multidisciplinary teams.
- SQA Work-Based Assessor qualification (or progress toward it).
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Benefits
As an employee of NHS Staff Scotland, you will benefit from:
- 27+ days’ annual leave (increasing with service), plus public holidays.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Development opportunities, including:
- Study bursaries
- E-learning
- Classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
- NHS salary discounts on goods and services.
- Confidential support (counseling, psychological therapies).
- Cycle to Work Scheme and education bursary support.
- Flexible working options (where service demands allow).
Selection Process
The post may close early due to high demand. Apply immediately via NHSGGC’s recruitment portal.
- Applications must reflect your unique experience, motivations, and skills—AI-generated content will be withdrawn if submitted.
- For technical issues, contact the NHSGGC Recruitment Team.
Equality & Inclusion
NHSGGC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from underrepresented groups are actively encouraged. We are also a Forces Friendly Employer, recognising military experience as valuable.
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