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Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician – COE/Frailty (LW)


Company : NHS National Services Scotland


Location : Kirkcaldy, Scotland


Created : 2025-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Opportunity: Experienced Pharmacy TechnicianDo you want to be at the forefront of transforming clinical pharmacy? Join a dynamic, supportive, and friendly team at NHS Fife. We have transformed our clinical pharmacy service across NHS Fife through an ambitious project to integrate care across hospital, primary care, and specialist teams. This initiative ensures elderly care services are coordinated Fife-wide, promoting seamless transitions of care and optimal patient outcomes. We are seeking experienced pharmacy technicians registered with the GPhC, with proven post-qualification experience, to join our integrated pharmacy team across Fife as part of the community health clinical pharmacy team. You will be based at Victoria Hospital, working within supported discharge wards, the rapid assessment and discharge unit, and across Acute Services, Community Hospitals, and Hospital at Home. Your responsibilities will include medicines reconciliation to ensure patient safety, supporting discharge flow and pathways from Frailty/Care of the Elderly wards, and providing a safe, effective pharmacy service Fife-wide to facilitate smooth care transitions. Additionally, you will support the timely and safe provision of medicines for inpatient care, discharges, and transfers. The role involves travelling across Fife to cover other community hospitals outside your base location. You will also have scheduled sessions to maintain your checking qualification. You must be capable of working independently or as part of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals are essential. Experience working in a clinical environment and staff management is also required. For further information, please contact Andrew Forrester Amanda Gray . Please note that due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records check may change. If the role is classified as a 'regulated role', appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Further details are available at Disclosure Scotland Changes. NHS Fife is committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of society and support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or long-term condition candidates. Salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.#J-18808-Ljbffr