Pharmacy Lead Technician, Education and Training

Lead the Training and Development of pharmacy staff as part of the pharmacy service to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines throughout the Trust. Contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust. Lead the day-to-day operation of the dispensary.

There is a requirement to be confident and able to work with service users, carers, and healthcare staff internally and with other organisations to ensure the service users are safe with their medicines. The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas. This is not intended as a fixed list of duties.

Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, and the Senior Pharmacy Technician, the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonably necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the trust.

• Lead training and development of new starters in the pharmacy department.
• Develop and update training packages in line with pharmacy needs.
• Evaluate staff progression and feedback.
• Assist in the training, development, and mentorship of apprentice ATOs and technicians.
• Undertake TAQA/NVQ assessor qualification and other relevant training qualifications.
• Co-ordinate training for pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff on the use of the EPMA system.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of dispensary systems to effectively deputise and support the senior technicians with daily departmental operations.
• Provide cover for other Lead Pharmacy Technicians.
• Participate in the safe and efficient dispensing and supply of medication.
• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Plan and implement education sessions for pharmacy staff.
• Assist in any relevant audits.
• Promote the professional image of the pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.
• Participate in annual personal development review and agree to training objectives set.
• Maintain continued professional development (CPD) as required by the GPhC.
• Comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we are looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us. It is important that you feel supported in your role, that the people you work with are as passionate as you are, and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of.

If you are interested in developing your career, you will have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience, and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day, and if that is something that you would like to be part of, we would love to have you with us.