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 Trust is looking for a Pharmacy Lead Technician to oversee the training of pharmacy staff and ensure the safe use of medicines. This role includes supervising operations in the dispensary and mentoring apprentices, providing a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to pharmacy practice within the Trust.

Benefits

Access to continuous professional development

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Requires a Pharmacy Degree and experience in training pharmacy staff.
• TAQA/NVQ assessor qualification advantageous.
• Mid-senior level experience in pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and development of pharmacy staff.
• Maintain and support dispensary operations.
• Supervise and mentor staff while ensuring safe medication dispensing.

Skills

Training and Development

Leadership

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Degree

TAQA/NVQ Assessor Qualification

Job description

Pharmacy Lead Technician, Education and Training

Pharmacy Lead Technician, Education and Training

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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.

• 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.
  
  

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.

Its 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.

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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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