Job overview
If you are passionate about shaping the future pharmacy workforce, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Education and Training Team.
In this senior role you will lead the education, training and development of Pre-registration Trainee and newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians, supporting them to thrive and progress in their careers. You will plan, develop and deliver high-quality training programmes and contribute to the training of wider staff groups across the department.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential as you will work closely with NHSE, national stakeholders and partner organisations to establish and sustain training placements and associated funding streams.
You will act as a professional role model providing clinical supervision, educational support and line management to junior and trainee pharmacy staff. As an Educational Supervisor you will mentor Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians throughout their two-year qualification, fostering confidence, competence and professional growth.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your own leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. The post is based at York Hospital with travel to Scarborough Hospital once a week. Full time hours are available and part-time working will be considered (minimum 30 hours over 4 days).
Main duties of the job
1. To lead, manage, facilitate, and review the education and training needs of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support workers and other grades of staff where appropriate.
2. To ensure training needs are formally met and achieved through the relevant training establishments.
3. To undertake line management responsibility for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Rotational Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Technician for E&T and Senior Pharmacy Assistants for E&T.
4. To liaise with NHSE, national stakeholders and other authorities (such as HEIs) to establish and maintain training placements and secure funding streams.
5. To coordinate the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician training or other relevant qualifications.
6. To be an Educational Supervisor for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians.
7. Coordination of the NVQ Level 2 or equivalent GPhC approved training programme for Pharmacy Support Staff across the Pharmacy department and to ensure timely completion and achievement of this award.
8. To provide sessional support as an ACT in the dispensary, and ward-based clinical services
9. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills to undertake this role: you must be able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standard training to provide a patient focused service.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
10. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
11. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
12. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
13. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
14. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
15. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
16. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
17. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
18. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
19. Certificate in management or equivalent training, including effective and legal recruitment, appraisal, and performance management;
20. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC);
Desirable criteria
21. QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.
22. ACT or PIPC qualification.
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
23. Specialist clinical and / or technical knowledge relating to the service to be managed;
24. Knowledge of legislation, and pharmacy law and ethics in relation to the service to be managed;
25. Knowledge of clinical governance, medicines management, risk management, health and safety and the wider health service;
26. A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post;
27. Appropriate use of negotiating and influencing skills;
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
28. Define, assess and review processes;
29. Effective audit internal process/make analysis of service impact; through the reporting of KPIs.
30. Ability to implement, assess and evaluate competency based training programmes in specialist areas;
31. Ability to participate in long term planning of the service to be managed;
32. Ability to plan, prioritise and reorganise daily, weekly and monthly workload in the face of changing and competing demands to meet deadlines;
33. Flexibility to changing work demands;
34. Use of initiative appropriately;
35. Ability to set objectives;
36. Appropriate attention to detail Ability to actively contribute to the implementation of change in service, systems and products;
37. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures;
38. Ability to monitor and manage errors and to undertake an assessment of training and best practice.
39. Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
40. Ability to communicate complex information to a range of health service staff and users, verbally and written;
41. Well developed leadership skills;
42. Ability to mentor staff;
43. Ability to work alone;
44. Strong team player;
45. Receive and interpret instruction;
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential criteria
46. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence