A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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
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 thisrole 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.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Aug 2025
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