Equal Opportunities
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex‑armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us.
Job Summary
Do you have a passion for developing others and supporting high quality patient care? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. You must have a keen interest in Education and Training and would like to develop your skills. In this new role you will combine your clinical & technical knowledge to support the Education and Training Team to deliver training programmes for a range of our staff and learners. You will support the development of a range of staffing groups including Pharmacy Technicians, Accuracy Checkers, Apprentice L3 Pre‑reg Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs), Apprentice L2 Pharmacy Assistants, Foundation Trainee Pharmacist (FTPs), pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as required. You will be highly motivated and self‑directed. You will be contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of training. You will provide mentoring and supervision to trainees and staff, supporting the acquisition & maintenance of their competencies in line with our Trust policies and GPhC standards. As the role is new, it will evolve with the Team; initially you will primarily work in both dispensaries (Maghull and Hollins Park) to support the development, delivery & documentation of new training plans.
Key Responsibilities
* Combine clinical and technical knowledge to support the Education and Training Team in delivering training programmes for a range of staff and learners.
* Support the development of Pharmacy Technicians, Accuracy Checkers, Apprentice L3 Pre‑reg Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs), Apprentice L2 Pharmacy Assistants, Foundation Trainee Pharmacists (FTPs), pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
* Contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of training programmes.
* Provide mentoring and supervision to trainees and staff, supporting the acquisition & maintenance of their competencies in line with Trust policies and GPhC standards.
* Work in both dispensaries (Maghull and Hollins Park) to support development, delivery & documentation of new training plans.
* Maintain clinical practice, participating in the dispensary with accuracy checking and dispensing, and with clinical medicines management services across the Trust.
* Contribute to 7‑day working and support the seven‑day medicines management service.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician.
* Experience in pharmacy education and training desirable.
* Ability to work flexibly across a 7‑day working cycle.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate training programmes.
* Strong mentoring and supervision skills.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Flexible working is considered for all roles. The post holder will work flexibly in line with the hours of operation and will be expected to provide a 7‑day medicines management service.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application through the NHS job portal and ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in your application. Applicants who wish to be considered under the Trust's guaranteed interview scheme can indicate this in the personal information section of the online application form. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications once we have reached a minimum number of applications to make a shortlist. A DBS check is required for this role.
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