Pharmacy Technician Learning & Development

Integrated Care System; Chichester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to lead training and development within the pharmacy department. The role emphasizes providing comprehensive support and training for staff while managing dispensary activities, ensuring quality care and adherence to professional standards. Candidates must be registered with GPhC and possess an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to supervise a team effectively.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent required.
• Education supervisor training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmacy services and training.
• Manage and supervise dispensary staff.
• Ensure mandatory training and appraisals are up to date.

Skills

Learning styles understanding

Communication

Feedback provision

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Pharmacy Technician Learning & Development

The closing date is 04 August 2025

We would like to welcome an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to our team to provide training, support and development for staff in the dispensary at St Richards hospital Pharmacy department.

This is an ideal opportunity to develop new skills and experience in an area of pharmacy practice which is increasingly becoming an important part of our commitment to our patients and staff.

This position will provide the ideal candidate with the opportunity to expand on a training plan for new starters, evolve teaching to bring the Trusts outstanding status forwards with a focus on enhancing quality, and an improvement in staff engagement and retention.

The applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be confident dealing with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

If you have a passion for teaching and training, and share our commitment of putting the patient first, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive pharmacy service to the patients of University Hospitals Sussex and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for providing the training and support to staff gaining qualifications/accreditations within the dispensary, and to support the induction of new staff entering the department.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

• To line manage and supervise the work of the dispensary Senior Pharmacy assistants.
• To support the supervision of Pharmacy assistants, Apprentices, volunteers within the dispensary to ensure cohesive working relationships.
• Ensure mandatory training and appraisals are kept up to date for the team.
• Strive to achieve (excellent care every time) and the ideals that guide everything we do.
• Demonstrate the Trusts core values at all time: Compassion, communication, teamwork, respect, professionalism and inclusion.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of learning styles
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide feedback
• Education supervisor training

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata