Job details
- Job reference: 258114
- Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
- Job closing date: 13/09/2026
- Job Type: Other Therapeutic
- Location: Lorn & Islands Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 26
- Job posted date: 28/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Pharmacy
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Lorn & Islands Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our established pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and will have relevant experience in pharmacy practice, together with excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of pharmacy for inpatient wards and within the dispensary at Lorn & Islands Hospital
The post is 26 hours per week, Agenda for Change Band 4, and can be worked flexibly across the week. As the role involves regular travel throughout Argyll and Bute, a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
If you are a self-motivated individual who is committed to delivering high-quality pharmacy services and improving patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For informal enquiries please contact Caroline Henderson, Rural General Hospital Manager; email: caroline.henderson3@nhs.scot; tel: 01631 789005
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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