Pharmacy Technician Regional Facilitator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced pharmacy professional to join the NHS England WT&E School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation in the North East and Yorkshire region.
The successful candidate will support the regional lead on the training requirements for pharmacy technicians and support staff across all sectors, supporting the delivery of the regional operational plan and national pharmacy workforce strategy.
Main duties of the job
* Act as the regional expert for pharmacy technician and support staff education and training
* Facilitate the development, implementation and quality assurance of training programmes
* Coordinate regional networks and stakeholderli>
* Support the growth of quality pre-registration pharmacy technician training
* Contribute to national policy implementation and regional transformation programmes
* Provide guidance and support for staff within the NEY School of Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation
* Liaise with other regional facilitators across England and regional lead to promote best practice and ensure adherence to national pharmacy technician strategy
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England by:
* Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
* Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
* Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
* Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Person Specification3>
Qualifications
* Educated to masters level or demonstrates an equivalent level of experience
* Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
* Registered with the GPhC
Knowledge
* Detailed knowledge of pre and post-registration pharmacy technician training requirements and those for pharmacy support staff.
* Experience of operating an effective quality management framework in an education or health setting.
* Knowledge of key policies and strategies in relation to pharmacy education
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
* Is able to problem-solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands by effectively managing a competing and rapidly changing set of priorities.
* Can communicate information effectively to a wide range of audiences, selecting the appropriate medium and style.
* Is able to effectively use information and communication technology including Microsoft Office tools and the internet.
Values and Behaviours
* Is diligent, conscientious, and self-motivated, recognising that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making.
* Demonstrates an understanding of commitment to equality and diversity through work and actions.
* Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values by leading by example.
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.
Pharmacy Technician and Support Staff Lead
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