Pharmacy Training Specialist (Senior Technician)

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a highly motivated GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to lead and develop training across pharmacy technical roles. Based mainly at Warwick Hospital, you will plan, deliver and document local training, contribute to SOP development, and support end-point assessment.

The role involves deputising for the Lead Technician, delivering Level 2 & 3 qualifications, and ensuring safety and quality in dispensing and operational activities.

Qualifications

• BTEC National certificate/NVQ level 3/City and Guilds or equivalent in Pharmacy Practice.
• Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or equivalent for Medicines Management.
• Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements.
• UK Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Formal mentoring, coaching or preceptorship training.

Responsibilities

• Support the management, development and delivery of training for pharmacy staff, maintaining high standards and ensuring trainees comply with SOPs.
• Deputise in the absence of the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Education & Training.
• Act as an assessor & training supervisor for qualifications delivered within the pharmacy department.
• Act as a facilitator/educational supervisor for post registration qualifications for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Develop and implement training programmes and monitor outcomes, reporting to the Lead Technician for Education & Training.

Skills

JAC system

Communication

Ward processes

Supervisory skills

Concentration

Accuracy checking

Teaching & assessment

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification

CPD / continuing professional development

UK Pharmacy Technician registration

Mentoring / preceptorship training

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a highly motivated GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to lead and develop training across pharmacy technical roles. Based mainly at Warwick Hospital, you will plan, deliver and document local training, contribute to SOP development, and support end-point assessment.

The role involves deputising for the Lead Technician, delivering Level 2 & 3 qualifications, and ensuring safety and quality in dispensing and operational activities.