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Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician Education & Training
The closing date is 26 August 2025
We are looking for a highly diligent and conscientious pharmacy technician, that is passionate about the provision of education and training, to meet the requirements of the pharmacy profession and all pharmacy staff as their job roles evolve.
This exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacy technician to join the education and training team at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) to jointly lead on the pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician (PTPT) program. The established team comprises an Education, Training & Research Manager, Deputy Education & Training Manager, a Lead Pharmacy Technician and two Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technicians.
This role will involve cross-site working at both Poole and Bournemouth hospitals, and requires a dedicated pharmacy technician to support the Lead Pharmacy Technician to improve, adapt and future-proof the UHD pharmacy workforce. As part of the role the individual will be required to contribute to the support of dispensary services and medicines optimisation.
The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well within a team environment as well as under their own initiative. Attention to detail, time management and organisational skills are an essential requirement of this role.
A minimum of 30 hours per week is required for this role if on a part time basis.
Main duties of the job
Appointed Educational Programme Director, line manager and mentor for PTPTs, taking responsibility for their learning and development
Identify and facilitate delivery of both external and in house training programmes to enable PTPTs and pharmacy assistants to meet their professional requirements and developmental needs.
Secure funding through apprenticeship levy and additional government funding
Provide support for the Lead Pharmacy Technician Education & Training
Participation in both ward and departmental-based pharmaceutical and educational duties.
The post holder will be encouraged to undertake training to develop their own education and training skills.
If you think you have the desire and ambition for this post then we would like to hear from you.
This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration
Base Location: Cross site working between Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science diploma or equivalent level
* Qualified accuracy checking pharmacy technician
* Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (UK)
* HEE Practice Supervisor Accreditation or equivalent
* HEE Educational Supervisor Accreditation or equivalent
Experience
* Post qualification hospital experience as a Band 5 (AFC) or equivalent
* Previous experience of delivering induction and competency based training
* Evidence of managing and developing staff groups
* Evidence of service development
* HR experience - day to day supervision and management of staff
* Knowledge of Level 2 and Level 3 training provision
Technical skills competencies
* Good organisational abilities and able to prioritise work
* Time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to work under pressure, remains calm
* Ability to provide advice and guidance requiring analysis and interpretation
* Ability to communicate effectively in difficult or demanding circumstances
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients/carers
* Good influencing skills
* Information technology skills
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of current pharmacy practice
* Knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
Other requirements specific to the role
* Able to work on weekends and bank holidays and Late Duty as rostered
* Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
* Awareness of Equal Opportunities
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.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum or pro rata
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