Principal Pharmacy Technician - Education & Training

If you are passionate about shaping the future pharmacy workforce, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Education and Training Team. In this senior role you will lead the education, training and development of Pre-registration Trainee and newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians, supporting them to thrive and progress in their careers. You will plan, develop and deliver high-quality training programmes and contribute to the training of wider staff groups across the department. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential as you will work closely with NHSE, national stakeholders and partner organisations to establish and sustain training placements and associated funding streams. You will act as a professional role model providing clinical supervision, educational support and line management to junior and trainee pharmacy staff. As an Educational Supervisor you will mentor Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians throughout their two-year qualification, fostering confidence, competence and professional growth. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your own leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. The post is based at York Hospital with travel to Scarborough Hospital once a week. Full time hours are available and part-time working will be considered (minimum 30 hours over 4 days).,

• To lead, manage, facilitate, and review the education and training needs of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support workers and other grades of staff where appropriate.
• To ensure training needs are formally met and achieved through the relevant training establishments.
• To undertake line management responsibility for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Rotational Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Technician for E&T and Senior Pharmacy Assistants for E&T.
• To liaise with NHSE, national stakeholders and other authorities (such as HEIs) to establish and maintain training placements and secure funding streams.
• To coordinate the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician training or other relevant qualifications.
• To be an Educational Supervisor for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians.
• Coordination of the NVQ Level 2 or equivalent GPhC approved training programme for Pharmacy Support Staff across the Pharmacy department and to ensure timely completion and achievement of this award.
  
  You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills to undertake this role: you must be able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standard training to provide a patient focused service.
  
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• 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.
• 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.