Job summary
Looking to develop your career as a pharmacy technician? We are looking for a pharmacy technician with a specialist interest in Education, Training and Development to join our team.
If you have a passion for education and training and want to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country- then this is the job for you.
This role is based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, easily located by train from Truro station, and only 20 minutes drive from the outstanding Cornish coast.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate all aspects of education, training & development for Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants & Pharmacy Apprentices within the department.
To provide advice and support, to Pharmacy Assessors, assigned mentors and all learners working towards a qualification.
To maintain and update all assigned training related Standard Operational Procedures and in-house competencies related to the pharmacy department.
To perform as an accredited checking technician and a medicines optimisation technician.
This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week.
About us
We provide an innovative clinical pharmacy service, combining technology and clinical pharmacy expertise. With full deployment of electronic prescribing and administration in the inpatient and outpatient setting and fully automated dispensing.
We are a recognised national forerunner for innovation in fields such as antimicrobial resistance and the adoption of Scan4Safety standards, as was recognised in the 2019 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
All these functions are supported by an excellent wholesale dealer supply service, a well-equipped licensed pharmacy technical services unit and the full range of medicines optimisation support services including medicines information, education and training, formulary support and digital medicines.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
The pharmacy department is very keen to ensure an equal and diverse workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Experience working in a patient-based environment and in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of training and assessing staff
- Supervisory experience
- Good all round communication skills
- Able to demonstrate high levels of accuracy in all areas of work
- Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- To be self-motivated and demonstrate leadership skills
- Able and willing to undertake additional training to support requirements for this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Experience working in a patient-based environment and in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of training and assessing staff
- Supervisory experience
- Good all round communication skills
- Able to demonstrate high levels of accuracy in all areas of work
- Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- To be self-motivated and demonstrate leadership skills
- Able and willing to undertake additional training to support requirements for this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician's GHPC.
Desirable
- Accredited checking technician
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- 1 Years Pharmacy Experience as a Technician
Desirable
- Coaching or training skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician's GHPC.
Desirable
- Accredited checking technician
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- 1 Years Pharmacy Experience as a Technician
Desirable
- Coaching or training skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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