NPTGS Career Framework Research

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Written By Community Pharmacy Scotland

Published: 04/01/24

Our colleagues at the National Pharmacy Technician Group Scotland (NPTGS) are looking for Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Support team members to participate in groundbreaking research that will reimagine the roles of Pharmacy Support team members and Pharmacy Technicians across all sectors and in all areas of pharmacy in Scotland.

Below we have two documents, one gives you an insight and background information into the career pathways and what it means for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support team members. The second document includes frequently asked questions. Please review these documents before completing the survey.

The research is a survey that all Pharmacy Support team members and Pharmacy Technicians in Scotland can complete in the time it takes to make a good cup of tea.

Please email: dg.nptgs-research@nhs.scot to get a copy and a link to the survey.

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