Job details
- Job reference: 250758
- Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
- Job closing date: 22/07/2026
- Job Type: Other Therapeutic
- Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 08/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
- Department: Pharmacy
We’re Hiring! Join Our Dynamic Pharmacy Team at NHS Forth Valley
Are you passionate about patient care and ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career?
Are you a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician or a Pre-Reg Technician approaching the finish line of your training?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where learning, support and innovation are part of the daily routine?
If you're nodding “yes” – keep reading!
We’re on the lookout for a driven and enthusiastic Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join our fabulous and friendly Acute Pharmacy Services team. You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of exciting rotations including:
- Clinical
- Aseptic/Oncology
- Stores & Distribution
- HePMA
- Dispensary
We’re more than just a pharmacy team – we’re a community. Expect:
- A supportive learning culture
- Protected learning time
- Cake club & book club (yes, really!)
- A team that values innovation and continuous improvement
No checking qualification yet? No problem – we’ll support you to achieve one.
You’ll also be part of our weekend, public holiday and late-night rota – gaining experience and making a real impact where it matters most.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Want to know more?Reach out to
Fiona Donaldson, Lead Pharmacy Technician – Dispensing Services & Clinical Trials fiona.donaldson2@nhs.scot
Ready to start something brilliant? Come join us – where people matter, and every day makes a difference.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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This advert is for Rotational Pharmacy Technician with NHS Forth Valley in Stirling, East of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £31,537 - £34,303. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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