Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Education and Training

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Education and Training. This role involves nurturing the growth of non-registered pharmacy staff while ensuring high standards of education and training are maintained. Join a supportive team committed to personal development and effective pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Knowledge in the training and education of pharmacy staff required.

Responsibilities

• Manage training for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
• Support education and training delivery for pharmacy staff.
• Ensure high training standards within the department.

Education

Professional Qualification

Job description

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RUH Town Bath Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59

Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Education and Training

Band 6

Job overview

Are you passionate about education, development, and making a difference across pharmacy services? We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician – Education & Training to join our team and play a vital role in nurturing the growth of our non-registered pharmacy workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education & Training, acting as their deputy and supporting the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of training for all non-registered pharmacy staff, including assistants and technicians, across the department.

You’ll be part of a friendly, forward-thinking pharmacy team that values personal development and teamwork. We are committed to helping all our staff grow in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and shared success.

Still not sure? Give us a call and we can talk through how we can support you - whether that's through a progression role.

Main duties of the job

Please see the main JD and PS for full duties, key duties include:

The Specialist Technician - Training & Education will be the line manager for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs). The post holder will be supported by the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Education and Training to deliver and maintain the highest standards of training within the department which will in turn lead to an exceptional pharmacy service delivered to the hospital.
The post holder will support the effective management of the initial education and training (IET) for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, including the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, Level 2 qualifications for Pharmacy Assistants and to maintain oversight of the extended roles of Pharmacy Technicians, including ACPT, Educational Supervisors, MOPT etc.

Please note that this role is currently undergoing job matching, whilst we do not anticipate any changes, this is subject to change.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

• Professional Qualification
• Knowledge and Experience
• Values
• Specific Skills
• Physical Skills
• Qualifications
• Knowledge and Experience
• Specific Skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.