Pharmacy Lead Technician, Education and Training

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT seeks a Pharmacy Lead Technician to lead training and development, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines. This role requires prior pharmacy experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to mentor and supervise pharmacy staff. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Access to various training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• Experience in training and development desirable.
• Knowledge of EPMA and pharmacy systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and development for pharmacy staff.
• Oversee the operation of the dispensary.
• Assist with audits and staff mentorship.

Skills

Numerate

Literate

Flexible

Reliable

Education

Recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification

Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician

Job description

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• Lead the Training and Development of pharmacy staff.
• As part of the pharmacy service of ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines throughout the Trust.
• To contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the dispensary.
• There is a requirement to be confident and able to work with service users, carers and healthcare staff internally and other organisations to ensure the service users are safe with their medicines.
• The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas. This is not intended as a fixed list of duties.
• Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technician the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonably necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the trust.
  
  

Job Summary

• Lead the Training and Development of pharmacy staff.
• As part of the pharmacy service of ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines throughout the Trust.
• To contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the dispensary.
• There is a requirement to be confident and able to work with service users, carers and healthcare staff internally and other organisations to ensure the service users are safe with their medicines.
• The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas. This is not intended as a fixed list of duties.
• Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technician the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonably necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the trust.
  
  

Main duties of the job

Lead training, development of new starters, in pharmacy department. Develop, update training packages in line with pharmacy needs. Evaluate staff progression and feedback.

Assist in the training, development and mentorship of apprentice ATOs and technicians.

Undertake TAQA/NVQ Assessor Qualification And Other Relevant Training Qualifications.

Co-ordinate training for pharmacy, medical and nursing staff on the use of the EPMA system.

To maintain sufficient knowledge of dispensary systems to effectively deputise and support the senior technicians with the daily departmental operations.

Provide cover for other Lead Pharmacy Technicians.

Participate in the safe and efficient dispensing and supply of medication.

Supervise and mentor staff.Plan and implement education sessions for pharmacy staff.

Assist in any relevant audits.

To promote the professional image of the pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.

To participate in annual personal development review and to agree to training objectives set.

To maintain continued professional development (CPD) as required by the GPhC.

To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.

About Us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

457-24-6754774-B

Job locations

Michael Carlisle Centre

Osborne Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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Job Description

Job responsibilities

See Job description and person specification in the main document to avoid duplication of information

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Numerate & Literate
• Flexible, Adaptable,
• Ability to use a computer
• Trustworthy, Reliable
• Previous Experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working with EPMA Hospital Pharmacy System
• Experience of working in pharmacy procurement
• NVQ assessor
  
  

Essential

Training & Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification
• Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician
  
  

Desirable

• Education & Training experience
• Mentor Training
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Previous & recent employment as a Pharmacy Technician
• Experience of organising workload and planning rotas
  
  

Desirable

• An understanding of working with mentally ill clients
• Have experience of working with computerised pharmacy systems and and understand of IT systems in current pharmacy use
  
  

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Previous & recent employment as a Pharmacy Technician
• Experience of organising workload and planning rotas
  
  

Desirable

• An understanding of working with mentally ill clients
• Have experience of working with computerised pharmacy systems and and understand of IT systems in current pharmacy use
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

Osborne Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

Osborne Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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