Head of Education & Training - Pharmacy Technicians and Support Staff

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Head of Education and Training for Pharmacy Technicians and Support Staff. The successful candidate will develop strategic education programs and lead training initiatives across multiple hospital sites. Ideal applicants should have experience in pharmacy education and the ability to foster a collaborative working environment. This role offers full-time hours, focusing on driving workforce development in pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy education and training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a pharmacy education strategy.
• Lead training programs for pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Ensure ongoing support and development for technical staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Education program development

Collaboration with national bodies

Workforce development

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification

Job description

PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

Head of Education and Training – Pharmacy Technicians and Support Staff

Band 8A (37.5 hours per week)

Are you a forward‑thinking, self‑motivated Pharmacy Technician with a passion for workforce development and education? Do you have a desire to pave the way for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Staff? University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced individual to join us as Head of Education and Training – Pharmacy Technicians and Support Staff.

UHLG operates from four hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool Women’s Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. As a major health care provider we offer general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that reach more than two million people across the North West.

Responsibilities

• Co‑design and deliver a Trust‑wide pharmacy education and training strategy in close partnership with the Lead Pharmacist – Education and Training.
• Shape the future of the workforce across all UHLG hospital sites, focusing on pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Demonstrate strong strategic and operational leadership, ensuring pharmacy technical staff are supported, developed and future‑ready.
• Develop structured development pathways, responsive training programmes and close collaboration with national bodies and education providers.

Contact

Mark Peasley
Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Education and Training
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

For further details or informal visits, please contact Mark Peasley.