Band 6 Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Education & Training

• Develop and deliver training plans for pre-registration pharmacy technicians
• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to trainees throughout their placements
• Liaise with pharmacy personnel across all UHB sites to schedule and deliver training
• Act as Education Supervisor for cross-sector students in partnership with educational providers
• Set specific training objectives and deliver targeted training packages
• Conduct regular performance and development reviews
• Maintain the training needs analysis document to reflect current pharmacy practice
• Act as an expert witness for NVQ Level 2 and Integrated Level 3 qualifications
• Plan and attend standardisation meetings with the college
• Liaise with education providers regarding student issues and academic development
• Deliver training to nursing and Trust staff on pharmacy service changes
• Support development of pharmacy education and training programmes
• Maintain dispensary and ward-based core skills when required for rota support
• Contribute to rotas and workforce management
• Conduct line managerial duties including HR meetings and Trust policy enforcement
• Complete one day of ward working per week

Essential

• *GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
• Or
• GCSEs: Mathematics, English, and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
• Or
• Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Or
• Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• *Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
• Or
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Or
• equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• *Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• *Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• *Professional Registration with the GPhC
• *Accredited Checker Technician

Essential

• *Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting as a registered pharmacy technician.
• *Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• *Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.
• *Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines.
• *Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities
• *Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), MHRA licensing requirements, COSHH
• *Demonstrates responsibility for complying with agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies
• *Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits

Desirable

• *Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures
• *Experience of undertaking appraisals
• *Experience in staff management
• *Experience of chairing meetings
• *Proven skills and knowledge of the NVQ process.
• *Knowledge of HR policies and procedures

Essential

• *Able to or understand and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety and meet differing needs of patients.
• *Reliable and conscientious approach to work
• *Good communication skills -- written, verbal and electronic.
• *Ability to work on own or within a team, able to act as team leader, motivating others.
• *Able to co-ordinate workflows
• *Able to determine and manage staff working patterns.
• *Ability to check the work of others.
• *Good organisational skills
• *Ability to accept responsibility for specific work areas.
• *Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• *Demonstrates ability to develop, implement and follow SOPs
• *Demonstrates ability to be flexible.
• *Participate in the personal development and review systems of staff.
• *Make judgements in involving a range of facts or situations
• *Accountable for own actions and those of others
• *Good patient counselling skills
• *Identify and fulfil training needs.
• *Assist in the recruiting and selection process.
• *Project leadership skills- ability to negotiate and implement.
• *Good interpersonal skills