Senior Pharmacy Technician- Dispensary services

Job details

• Job reference: 257654
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 09/09/2026
• Job Type: Other Therapeutic
• Location: University Hospital Monklands
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 22.5
• Job posted date: 02/09/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
• Department: Pharmacy Dispensary

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

To work with the responsible pharmacist for dispensary services to ensure the safe and effective running of the dispensary services and ensure compliance with both national and local guidelines relevant to the area.

To ensure accurate and timely supply of discharge prescriptions, controlled drugs, stock and non stock to wards and departments

In this key role, you will:

• To undertake the day-to-day planning and organisation of the dispensary services workload and staffing to ensure a prompt and responsive service to patients.
• To plan and prioritise the workload of technical staff and assistant technical staff assigned to dispensary services to ensure effective and efficient workflow to meet both the needs of the patients and the department.
• To supervise dispensing activities to ensure that procedures relating to good dispensing practice are followed and that high standards and orderly methods of working are maintained.
• To ensure that all documentation relating to dispensary services are completed and filed correctly.
• To develop and implement standard operating procedures and ensure these are followed for all dispensing activities.
• To ensure that records of services and maintenance on equipment and facilities are maintained.
• Have Leadership within dispensary services, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to take on a central role in leading and developing the dispensary function.
• Provide effective line management of dispensary staff, undertaking HR responsibilities including recruitment, appraisal, attendance management, performance management, workforce development and employee relations in accordance with organisational policies.

Have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of dispensary services, ensuring the safe, efficient and patient-centred supply of medicines across the organisation.

Lead and manage staff rotating through the dispensary, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers, providing clear direction, supervision and support to ensure a consistently high standard of practice.

Be fostering a positive team culture, supporting workforce development, and ensuring all staff working within the dispensary are appropriately trained, competent and confident in their roles.

Working closely with senior pharmacists, you will also contribute to service improvement, workforce planning and the ongoing development of dispensary systems and processes

What You'll Bring:

• National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• SVQ Level III
• To be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Higher National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Accredited final accuracy checking qualification.
• Commitment to CPD
• Demonstrate experience as qualified pharmacy technician in hospital pharmacy service
• Demonstrable experience in dispensary services, this to include handling controlled drugs and clinical trial materials.
• Experience in supervision of other staff or of a functional area of pharmacy
• Work based Assessor Qualification would be an advantage

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Elaine Stewart, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager on Elaine.Stewart2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administrator on Heather.Lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.