Detailed job description and main responsibilities To develop and deliver clinically relevant dispensing training for the undergraduate MPharm degree at the DMU School of Pharmacy. Share any knowledge gained via specific training sessions, workshops, presentations etc. with colleagues in order to develop and underpin good practice Maintain core pharmacy technician practice skills by participating in dispensary activity (minimum one session per week) to maintain professional registration. Person specification Training & Qualifications Essential criteria Registration as a qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Management qualification or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Member of APTUK Project management experience Communication and relationship skills Essential criteria High level of verbal and written communication skills to include the ability in report writing Negotiation and influencing skills Personable, ability to network and build strong working relationships Analytical and Judgement skills Essential criteria Service evaluation and improvement Skills Essential criteria Able and willing to travel Good levels of concentration and ability to focus on task at hand to see it through Planning and organisation skills Essential criteria Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage own an others time effectively Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential criteria Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Other requirements specific to the role Essential criteria Desire to learn Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential criteria Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Experience Essential criteria Significant relevant post qualification experience including in a ward based medicines management role Evidence of successful team leadership and involvement in change management Evidence of building and maintaining sound relationships within teams and with colleagues in other areas Experience of managing staff performance Previous experience of training and development in a pharmacy role Desirable criteria H&S or risk management experience Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. 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