NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 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 play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Pharmacotherapy Service across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, leading on service development, operational planning, and the education and development of prescribing support pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers. Working closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving medicines management and promoting high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care across GP practices, care homes and other community settings.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- This is a full‑time permanent post working 36 hours per week
- These hours will be worked Monday to Friday
- You will be based at Vale Centre for Health and Care, Main Street Alexandria G83 0UE
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on service development, operational planning, and workforce development, supporting and supervising prescribing support pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, community pharmacies, care homes, social work, and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote the safe, effective and cost‑efficient use of medicines.
- Support the implementation of evidence‑based prescribing, drive service improvements, provide leadership and operational support, and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality pharmacotherapy services across Primary Care.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications, and Experience Required
- 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 substantial experience of managing staff and/or service delivery, including experience supervising junior staff.
- Demonstrable leadership and people‑management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to influence others and lead service improvement initiatives.
- Experience of working within Primary Care is desirable.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
- SQA Work‑Based Assessor qualification, or evidence of working towards this qualification, is desirable.
What We Offer
- 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
Additional Benefits and Policies
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Bursary scheme
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from the Armed Forces Community, and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Work‑Life Balance
NHSGGC 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, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.
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