Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Education, Clinical & Dispensary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to undertake high-level technical duties in pharmaceutical care. The role involves supporting education and training for Pharmacy staff, optimizing medication compliance, and working closely with healthcare professionals. The candidate will also act as a mentor and participate in the Medicine Optimisation team, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Support education and training for Pharmacy technicians and staff.
• Assist with training documents and competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high-level technical duties in pharmaceutical care.
• Work with healthcare professionals to optimize medication compliance.
• Carry out prescription checks as per departmental program.

Skills

Education and Training

Clinical Medicines Optimisation

Mentoring

Job description

The post holder undertakes high-level technical duties in the following areas of pharmaceutical care:

1. Education and Training
2. Clinical Medicines Optimisation
3. Accredited Accuracy Checking covering Wards & Dispensaries

The post holder will support in-house and NVQ education and training for pre-registration Pharmacy technicians, Pharmacy support staff, and other relevant staff, under the supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technician – Education and Training.

They will support the review and development of training documents and SOPs within training and development, suggesting changes that impact other areas.

They will assist with all aspects of training, including induction plans, competency assessments, and revalidation of assessments to monitor standards, as required.

The post holder will be an integral part of the Medicine Optimisation team, working alongside Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

They will work seamlessly between primary and secondary care, linking with healthcare professionals to optimise medication concordance and compliance.

The post holder will practice as a mentor in all areas of competence.

They will also carry out prescription and related item checks, as per the departmental Accredited Checking Technician program, and undergo annual competency re-assessment in line with regional frameworks.

We employ around 6,000 staff delivering compassionate care at Calderdale Royal Hospital, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, and various community sites, health centres, and patients’ homes.

We are modernising and investing in our health services to enhance quality. As a Foundation Trust, we are NHS-led but governed by an independent board, which responds to the needs of patients, staff, and the community. We aim to provide high-quality care, innovate rapidly, and prioritize patient needs.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sarah Peckett
• Job Title: Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]