Lead Pharmacy Technician

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacy Technician at a leading mental health trust. This full-time role involves overseeing training for Technicians and Assistants, developing training programs, and contributing to strategic initiatives. Flexible working options are available, and the position requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and development for Pharmacy staff.
• Ability to oversee training programs and manage teams.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement Pharmacy Education and Training strategy.
• Oversee training programs for Pharmacy Technician Students & Assistants.
• Review and develop SOPs and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Training Development

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Lead Pharmacy Technician – Education, Training and Workforce

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician passionate about working in an acute mental health trust to join us as the Lead Technician – Education, Training and Workforce.

The post holder will oversee and lead our training strategy for Technicians, Student Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants. Responsibilities include reviewing, developing, and maintaining core training programs in collaboration with other Lead Technicians, aligning with service requirements, and working closely with Senior Pharmacy colleagues to expand training within the department.

Main Duties

1. Deliver and implement a coordinated Pharmacy Education and Training strategy for Technicians and Support staff across all department areas, in line with GPhC and national standards.
2. Oversee, coordinate, and support:

• Formal training programs for Pharmacy Technician Students & Assistants.
• Staff training in line with service requirements, including staff working towards Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications or equivalent.

Review, develop, and update SOPs and create new ones as needed.

Contribute to the pharmacy strategic plan, development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Hold line management responsibilities and a clinical service commitment as an MMT.

This is a full-time position, including occasional weekend work. Flexible working and job share requests will be considered. On-site working is required.

For more information or informal discussion, contact Phillippa Lofts, Strategic Lead Pharmacist for Workforce Development, at 07980 957878 or [e-mail].