Lead Pharmacy Technician, Education and Training
The closing date is 18 March 2026
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician with a passion for training and developing others to our highest standards. The role will support and line manage Trainee Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants with the support of the education and training team, ensuring staff are professionally developed to provide excellent pharmacy patient services.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
* Line manage and develop Trainee Technicians through NVQ Level 3 and Pharmacy Assistants through NVQ Level 2 training programmes with inclusion of the NVQ Assessment team.
* Line manage and support the Senior Technician and Pharmacy Assistant for Education and Training.
* Act as a key contact for the Trust and network with regional training and education leads, attending regional sub‑groups to assure continuous good practice for pharmacy staff.
* Responsible for the professional development of technical staff and facilitate the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of Pharmacy staff through wider learning initiatives.
* Manage and develop newly qualified Technicians and support staff in education and training initiatives.
* Lead on department wellbeing initiatives; ensure we are supporting our colleagues professionally and their wellbeing.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
* Leading and coordinating the training of pharmacy technical staff, maintaining the highest professional standards and ensuring trainees comply with all pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Health and Safety and Human Resources policies and procedures in partnership with team leaders and Strategic Leadership Team.
* Coordinate NVQ training for pharmacy staff and ensure adequate training and validation of new assessors and internal verifiers.
* Contribute to the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of pharmacy medicines management initiatives that support safe, effective and timely admission and discharge processes across inpatient wards. Carry out medicines reconciliation using the electronic patient record (EPR) system and other clinical information sources to ensure an accurate, up‑to‑date medication history is obtained and documented for each patient. Use EPR systems competently to review medication charts, document interventions, process discharge prescriptions and support communication within the multidisciplinary team.
* Check prescriptions for clarity and safety on wards, in dispensaries and the Aseptic Unit and, when necessary, take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query prescribers or a pharmacist any clinical or technical issues.
* Ensure safe and appropriate practice and work closely with the pharmacy Governance team, and clinical, dispensary and ward service leads.
* Manage and recruit to the externally funded education places for Pre‑Registration Technicians via National funding pathways and work with the Trust Apprenticeship Team.
* Contribute to pharmacy related training to nursing staff.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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