About this role
Job summary
Lead Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Workforce & Service Transformation
An exciting opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy services
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative pharmacy technician to join us at a truly exciting time of service transformation. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing and embedding a clinically focused pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistant workforce, while helping to shape new ways of working across the Trust.
As a professional role model, you will lead the development of training pathways and competency frameworks for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants, supporting workforce development, reform and evolving clinical practice. You will work closely with our clinical pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistants to strengthen their contribution to patient care, medicines optimisation and service delivery.
This role offers the scope, influence and challenge to leave a lasting legacy -- designing frameworks, developing people, and embedding a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
Act as a professional and clinical lead for the pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistant workforce, with a strong focus on supporting and developing this workforce. Lead the design and implementation of training pathways, competency frameworks and career development structures for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants Work as part of the Pharmacy leadership team to support delivery of the medicines optimisation agenda. Provide professional leadership, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and visible leadership across the service and Trust. Support workforce transformation by enabling effective skill mix and advancing the clinical role of pharmacy technicians Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on the role and contribution of pharmacy technicians as a registered profession Ensure relevant standards, governance and best practice are embedded across all areas of practice
About us
Why Join Sussex Partnership?
As a mental health trust SPFT places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do. Flexible working options to support work-life balance. Competitive NHS benefits package (27 days' annual leave + bank holidays, NHS pension). Access to wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness, and staff networks. Work in a Trust that values innovation, diversity, and inclusivity.
Job description Job responsibilities
To lead and develop the roles and responsibilities of the Trust pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistant workforce. To enhance professional practice, education and service developments using an evidence-based approach.To use specialist expert knowledge to interpret regional and national policy pertinent to the professional role of the pharmacy technician to support accurate workforce planning and development of services.To manage the provision of all pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistant training and professional development.To lead on all policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to clinical pharmacy service supporting pharmacists, other pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in ensuring regulatory compliance with medicines regulations; providing essential support to other healthcare professionals and patients of the Trust.See attached job description for more details on this role and requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council with GPhC (with no restrictions). To have successfully completed the NHS England (NHSE) South East (South Coast) Medicines Management Education and Developments, Medicines Management Accreditation Scheme or equivalent. Completed or willing to undertake the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) course To have successfully completed the NVQ A1 assessor portfolio and be eligible to assess candidates undertaking both NVQ Level II and NVQ Level III in Pharmacy Services Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor training or equivalent as recognised by NHSE
Knowledge/Experience Essential
Experience working in a hospital or mental health pharmacy setting. To have a reasonable level of project management experience to articulate and develop robust project plans. Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy Can demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders the post is likely to be supporting and how they will be expected to support them. Experience of managing and leading workforce and teams Experience of policy/guideline writing and development. Experience of writing and delivering training Leadership experience - inspiring and developing pharmacy professionals and introducing change and innovation. Experience of tutoring or supervising trainees and newly qualified staff Experience of manipulating, analysing and reporting data Experience of strategic planning/service development. Knowledge and awareness of regulation, legislation and governance relevant to medicines optimisation. IT competency in standard Microsoft Office packages (or equivalent) and able to quickly understand and use other IT systems
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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing West Sussex
BN11 1FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)