About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to influence the future of pharmacy? Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking individual to support education and training within our pharmacy department. Our Pharmacy Education and Training Team supports pharmacy technician apprentices and the wider pharmacy workforce, helping staff develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
You will contribute to the delivery and development of training programmes, support learners at different stages of their careers, and work collaboratively with colleagues across pharmacy. You will help promote a positive learning environment, improve training opportunities and support continuous professional development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Pharmacy Technician with strong communication skills, a commitment to professional standards and a genuine interest in helping others learn and develop. You should be adaptable, confident using your initiative and keen to embrace new challenges.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to workforce development, introduce innovative approaches to learning and strengthen your own leadership skills within a supportive department.
If you are passionate about pharmacy education and want to make a meaningful difference to colleagues and patient care, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Pharmacy Education & Training Team, you will support the education, training and professional development of pharmacy staff across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues within the department and with stakeholders across the Trust and wider healthcare system, you will contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality education and training programmes for trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, apprentices, registered pharmacy professionals and pharmacy support staff.
The post holder will play an important role in supporting workforce development, helping to ensure training programmes meet local and national requirements. This will include contributing to apprenticeship training, supporting cross-sector learning opportunities, and fostering strong relationships with partners across healthcare settings. You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and expertise in pharmacy education and training within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Alongside your education and training responsibilities, you will participate in the provision of frontline pharmacy services as required, including dispensing activities, ensuring your practice remains current and aligned with service needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to make a meaningful contribution to the development of the current and future pharmacy workforce while advancing their own professional and leadership skills
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Pharmacy Education & Training Team at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will support the development of the pharmacy workforce by delivering high-quality education, training and professional development opportunities.
Working with trainees, registered pharmacy professionals and support staff, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of training programmes, ensuring they meet relevant standards, service needs and individual learning objectives. You will support apprenticeship programmes and ongoing professional development, helping staff build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to deliver excellent patient care.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and external partners to promote a positive learning environment, support workforce development and continuously improve education and training provision.
Alongside these responsibilities, you will maintain your clinical practice by contributing to frontline pharmacy services, including clinical and dispensing activities, helping ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.
A flexible, can-do attitude and commitment to personal and service development are essential. Please refer to the job description and person specification when applying. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Educational Supervisor Training (or willing to undertake)
- Evidenced records of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (or willing to undertake)
Desirable
Formal qualification in leadership, education, or training
Accredited Medicines Management qualification
Vocational Internal Verifier (v1 or D34) or equivalent
Vocational AVA Assessor (or D32/D33) or equivalent
Suitable education an training qualification.
Completed Recruitment and Selection Training and experience
Recognised, current Medicines Management/ Optimisation Qualification
Experience
Hospital experience,
Experience in preparing and delivering educational training programs within a healthcare setting.
Management Skills and leadership skills
Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
Experience in the development and implementation of work based training
Desirable
Auditing and interpreting audit data
Project management
Experience in service development.
Experience in incident reporting and investigating
Recruiting staff, e.g., writing job descriptions, adverts, interviews, vacancy control panels
Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals including appraisals and PDP plans
Previous experience as a senior pharmacy technician and/or management experience
Knowledge of post registration training opportunities and requirements
Knowledge and understanding of the apprenticeship programmes for pharmacy
Experience as a mentor / educational supervisor
Experience of e-portfolio management
Qualifications
- Current registration with the GPhC
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor Training (or willing to undertake)
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (or willing to undertake)
- Formal qualification in leadership
- Accredited Medicines Management qualification
- Completed Recruitment and Selection Training and experience
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Experience
- Experience in preparing and delivering educational training programs within a healthcare setting
- Management Skills and leadership skills
- Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
Desirable
- Experience in service development.
- Auditing and interpreting audit data
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance
- Experience of e-portfolio management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- To be able to provide and receive sensitive, contentious/complex information.
- Ability to manage, organise, and prioritise workload and tasks
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and on own
Desirable
- Ability to train
- Ability to participate in teaching and identification of training needs
- Proven leadership skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peter's Hospital
The Ashford & St. Peters Hospitals NHS Trust
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)