Senior Pharmacy Technician - Education and Training

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Hady; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hady is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to manage and develop training programs for staff. The candidate will deliver technical training, assess competencies, and mentor Pharmacy Technicians. Strong experience in pharmacy practice and training delivery is required. This role may include medication dispensing as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technician or equivalent in pharmacy practice.
• Ability to deliver training and assess competency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop education and training programs for staff.
• Deliver technical training and competency assessments.
• Act as a mentor and Educational Supervisor for Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Labelling and dispensing

Training and development

Technical expertise

Mentoring

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Education and Training

To support the management and development of the dispensing and clinical related education and training of all staff ensuring standardisation of practice and learning. To support in delivering relevant technical aspects of training to all staff groups, within dispensaries and ward environments. This will involve organising training programs to ensure that all staff, involved in service delivery are trained and competency assessed. To take a lead role in collating and monitoring performance of assigned Trainee Technicians personal development plans, taking appropriate action for individuals development needs when identified in liaison with the Lead Technician Education & Training. To review, write and implement new and existing procedures in relation to the training and development of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants. To deliver technical aspects of induction training to necessary staff groups including JAC training and Labelling and Dispensing training To work with the Education & Training team to maintain and develop departmental induction and training packages and competency assessment materials. To support the Lead Technician Education and Training by liaising and coordinating with external course providers who provide education and external assessments for PTPTs and Pharmacy Assistants. To support the Lead Technician Education and Training by acting as an expert witness for PTPTs and Pharmacy Assistants who are undertaking Level 2 or 3 pharmacy qualifications, including writing of evidence for submission for assessment of their skills. To act as an Educational Supervisor for PTPTs and Pharmacy Assistants undertaking qualifications, ensuring quality and consistency of awarding bodies standards are maintained. To participate or act as recruitment officer for the recruitment of PTPTs. To act as a workplace mentor and role model for Pharmacy Technicians, PTPTs and Pharmacy Assistants. To undertake practice as a Senior Technician when required within the dispensaries or wards. This may include: 1. Labelling, dispensing and accuracy checking of medication. 2. Counselling patients on the use of their medication. 3. Producing and ordering of inpatient requests for dispensing. 4. Checking of Patients Own Drugs for suitability of use. 5. Carry out drug history and medicines reconciliation process on newly admitted patients. 6. Carry out locker checks and be responsible for ordering medication for inpatient use. Attend department and regional Education and Training meetings in the absence of the Lead Technician Education and Training. Participate and coordinate in Pharmacy career promotion events at local schools and colleges.