About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 17 June 2026
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 18 June 2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 29 June 2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to lead the education and training for our growing pre-registration pharmacy technical team and support staff.
Your core role will be working with the Chief Pharmacy Technician and the Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader for Education & Training to develop and manage education and training for our team. As a keen team player with excellent communication and leadership skills, you should be able to inspire people to achieve their potential and shape the future of our pharmacy workforce.
This role requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Relevant experience and good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Leading on the delivery and training for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff
- Overseeing, developing and delivering structured training programmes and schedules for apprentices of all levels, and sourcing suitable training providers to deliver courses
- Planning and prioritising your own workload and organising staff training in liaison with other service managers
- Be a direct line manager for the pre-registration pharmacy technicians
- Participate in the delivery of Medicines Optimisation including supporting dispensary and ward based services
- Finally accuracy checking in the dispensary as rostered.
- Role model for all pharmacy staff
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the job description and personnel specification for further details of the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Extensive experience of technical pharmacy service delivery with at least two years post qualification Experience in supervising and mentoring staff Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
Skills Essential
Able to analyse and interpret a wide range of technical information Numeracy skills Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills Ability to work effectively under pressure Excellent team working skills Demonstrable attention to detail Able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice / ethics Excellent time management skills
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Evidence of continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Qualifications Essential
BTEC National Certificate in Science (Pharmaceutical) or equivalent qualification Undertaken Educational Supervisor Training with accredited provider (e.g. HEE)
Desirable
A1 Assessor or D32/33 Assessor award V1 Internal Verifier award (or working toward)
other requirements Essential
Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department Current driving licence/ able to travel between sites (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
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.
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)