Senior Pharmacy Technician - Education and Training

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic and self-motivated registered pharmacy technicians to join our friendly Pharmacy Education and Training Team.

We have two posts - 1 for our York site and 1 for our Scarborough site.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Candidates must be committed to providing a high-quality level of training and education to new and existing staff, to ensure a patient focused service.

Full training will be provided, with key responsibilities gradually introduced as experience is gained. Accuracy checking accreditation is desirable but candidates without this will be enrolled onto an ACT course if successful at interview.

Main duties of the job

The role of the successful candidate will be varied and fulfilling, and includes:

• Completion of departmental inductions for new starters.
• Working closely with the Principal Pharmacy Technician to develop and enhance current training packages.
• Acting as an educational supervisor for assigned pre-registration pharmacy technicians.
• Delivering dispensing training to pharmacy staff.
• Supporting the completion of appraisals, sickness absence reporting and rota planning for allocated staff.
• Review and implementation of SOPs as required.
• Supporting the dispensary ACT rota on a weekly basis.
• Supporting MMT and dispensary services on an ad hoc basis to maintain competence.
• Supporting careers events for local schools and colleges and supporting work experience and university placements on site.

Candidates must be effective communicators, approachable and committed to supporting staff with their training; adapting to individuals needs and changing working demands.

Please note some occasional cross site working will be required for this role.

About us

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-100425-SPT-PS

Job locations

York Hospital

York and Scarborough Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 6QL

Job description Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• At least one year, post-qualification experience.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems.
• Problem solving.
• Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post.
• Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered.
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks.
• Experience in objectives setting for a team.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to changing work routines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop teamworking within the section.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.

Values, Drivers & Motivators

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

York and Scarborough Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)