Pharmacy Technician – Acute Pharmacy Service

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious, qualified Pharmacy Technician to join the Acute Pharmacy Service within the Clinical Pharmacy team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The post‑registration role works at ward level alongside a multidisciplinary team and clinical pharmacists, providing essential medication services to in‑patients.

Key responsibilities

• Perform medicines reconciliation and chart review for admitted patients.
• Supply medicines for inpatient use and ensure dispensing accuracy at ward level.
• Provide patient counselling and support discharge planning.
• Supervise, train and mentor less‑experienced technicians and pharmacy students.

Required profile

• Qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician with relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Hold a dispensary checking technician qualification (or be willing to obtain it).
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary ward team.
• Commitment to training and supporting junior staff.

Required skills

• Medicines reconciliation
• Chart review
• Dispensing accuracy checking
• Patient counselling
• Discharge planning
• Dispensary checking qualification
• Supervision and training of pharmacy staff

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Inclusive, equality‑focused workplace.
• Opportunities to develop clinical pharmacy expertise.