Lead Technician Education & Training - Pharmacy Dispensary -Secondment

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This operational role involves supporting training and development for dispensary staff, managing daily operations, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a Pharmacy Technician qualification and experience in a pharmacy setting. The role offers the chance to enhance leadership skills within an innovative department committed to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and development within the pharmacy sector.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and dispensary services.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support staff training, assessments, and validations.
• Ensure staff induction and training programs are effective.
• Manage daily operations of the Pharmacy Dispensary service.

Skills

Staff training

Collaboration

Quality assurance

Project management

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to develop their skills in this cross-campus, operational role. We are seeking a Training & Development Lead Pharmacy Technician to cover a 9-month secondment and join our busy Pharmacy dispensary service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Joining a group of Lead Technicians, the role supports the Chief Technician to ensure the delivery of a safe and high-quality Pharmacy Dispensary service. The post involves working across sites within the Lead Technician group to manage daily operations and lead training and assessment for Pharmacy Dispensary staff to ensure high standards of service.

This role offers a great opportunity to enhance training delivery and leadership skills within a busy acute hospital Pharmacy setting.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Support staff training, planned assessments, and validations, collaborating with the Pharmacy Education and Training team.
2. Ensure Pharmacy Dispensary-specific staff induction and training programs are in place.
3. Support day-to-day management and coordination of the Pharmacy Dispensary service, including staffing planning to ensure appropriate skill-mix and service continuity.
4. Participate in dispensing and accuracy checking, including handling oral cytotoxics and controlled drugs safely.
5. Assist in monitoring service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
6. Review service standards and implement improvements through project work.
7. Conduct annual performance reviews and support staff in setting objectives and training needs.
8. Assist in managing staff absences in accordance with Trust Wellbeing and Attendance policies.
9. Participate in recruitment and selection of Pharmacy Dispensary staff.

The Pharmacy Department at NUH is innovative and continuously seeks to improve patient care through new approaches, including automation and robotics.

You will join at an exciting time as we modernize our operational services and explore new technologies.

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is a major employer committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our community. We are leaders in research, education, and innovation.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as part of our commitment to representation.

Please view the full job description and person specification attached to the advert for detailed information.