241573 Primary Care Pharmacy Technician Team Manager

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Pharmacy Technician Team Manager Primary Care Pharmacy - Central Services, Allermuir Health Centre
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Services
Band 7 1 WTE 37 Hours
Permanent
£50,861 - £59,159

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join NHS Lothian's Primary Care Pharmacy Central Services team as a Band 7 Pharmacy Technician Team Manager. This offers a unique chance to step into a senior leadership role, managing a team of pharmacy professionals and support staff and supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing support services across general practices in Lothian. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering technical aspects of medicines management, supporting the implementation of pharmacotherapy services, and contributing to strategic service development. This is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience at a senior level and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As the Pharmacy Technician Team Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the pan-Lothian team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers delivering prescribing support services.
• Oversee the analysis and interpretation of prescribing data using tools such as PIS, Tableau, and Scriptswitch to inform practice-level interventions.
• Provide professional leadership and guidance to the lead pharmacy technicians, supporting their development and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across all areas.
• Develop and maintain prescribing support software and ensure effective use of decision support tools.
• Provide technical leadership for the safe handling of unlicensed medicines and the management of medicine supply chain enquiries.
• Contribute to clinical governance through audit, risk management, and the development of SOPs and guidelines.
• Collaborate with GPs, practice teams, and community pharmacists to promote safe, effective, and economical use of medicines.
• Support education and training initiatives for pharmacy staff and wider primary care teams.

Why Join Us?

• A valuable opportunity to gain senior leadership experience in a Band 7 role.
• Supportive mentorship and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment across NHS Lothian.
• Access to NHS benefits, including pension scheme and staff wellbeing resources.

About you

• A registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experienced in technical pharmacy services, ideally within a primary care setting and holds an HNC in Pharmacy Services Development and Management or equivalent experience. However, individuals who do not possess this qualification but can demonstrate equivalent professional experience may also be considered. In such instances, a Mapping Assessment Form must be completed and submitted as part of the application process. Applicants are advised to contact us in advance for further guidance on the completion and submission of this documentation.
• Skilled in managing teams, service delivery, and change implementation.
• Confident in using prescribing data systems and digital tools to support decision making.
• Knowledgeable in medicines management, prescribing systems, and NHS governance frameworks.
• An excellent communicator with strong leadership, analytical, and organisational skills.

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines Service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team can flourish, develop, and make best use of their skills.

The Central Services Team provides a range of services to practice-based pharmacy teams across 120 GP practices, including prescribing data reporting, analysis, management of medicines shortages and maintenance of prescribing IT systems. In addition to this the team provide information and support to 180 community pharmacies with authorisation and procurement of unlicensed medicines.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we're looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you'd like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you'll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring managers for an informal discussion.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
Lisa Dunn, Primary Care Pharmacy Technician Team Manager

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Additional Information

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.