Senior Pharmacy Technician Education and training

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., 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

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.