Job summary
Education, training and the development of the pharmacy workforce is vital to achieve excellent patient care. UHL have always been forward thinking in the role of the pharmacy technician within the wider team and this is a new opportunity developed in conjunction with The School of Pharmacy at De Montfort University to educate and train pharmacy students at an undergraduate level. You will be expected to teach onrelevant topics across all years on the undergraduate MPharm degree at De Montfort University, including dispensing skills and medicines reconciliation. Teaching may be in the form of lectures, seminars, workshops and case studies. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in assessment preparation and marking. The role will also involve in assisting with delivery of experiential learning in secondary care as part of the newly accredited undergraduate degree. The postholder will provide leadership and support to improve and enhance the experiential learning and placement opportunities available to students, which will include quality assurance of any opportunities.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for education and leadership who will be a role model for the next generation of pharmacy professionals. Experience of teaching in a higher education role is not essential as training will be provided, but experience of educating or coaching other pharmacy professionals in a clinical environment is essential.
Main duties of the job
To lead the delivery of training and assessing the competency of pre-registration pharmacy technicians and where appropriate, pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and newly qualified pharmacists, in conjunction with the pharmacy professional development team.
Developing, implementing, managing and monitoring safe, effective, efficient and evidence based pharmacy services, particularly but not limited to own defined area of responsibility
To develop and deliver clinically relevant dispensing training for the undergraduate MPharm degree at the DMU School of Pharmacy.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To identify, assess and manage the risks associated with the supply of medicines in accordance with current legislation and best practice. This includes establishing and maintaining safe systems of work with respect to pharmacy technical ward services.
- To supervise pre-registration and pharmacy technical staff on wards, ensuring provision and maintenance of an efficient, effective and comprehensive pharmacy service.
- To participate in the recruitment, selection, induction and line-management of staff as required.
- Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across different areas or locations of the pharmacy department to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times
- Adhere to professional code of conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures while working within clinical and professional standards identified by the GPhC, Work and encourage others to work within these standards and guidelines, in keeping with professional registration requirements
- Managing staff allocation within own area and balancing priorities and demands of other areas within pharmacy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To identify, assess and manage the risks associated with the supply of medicines in accordance with current legislation and best practice. This includes establishing and maintaining safe systems of work with respect to pharmacy technical ward services.
- To supervise pre-registration and pharmacy technical staff on wards, ensuring provision and maintenance of an efficient, effective and comprehensive pharmacy service.
- To participate in the recruitment, selection, induction and line-management of staff as required.
- Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across different areas or locations of the pharmacy department to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times
- Adhere to professional code of conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures while working within clinical and professional standards identified by the GPhC, Work and encourage others to work within these standards and guidelines, in keeping with professional registration requirements
- Managing staff allocation within own area and balancing priorities and demands of other areas within pharmacy
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
Eseential
Essential
- oEvidence of successful team leadership.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/tutoring
Essential
Essential
- oHigh level of verbal and written communication skills to include the ability in report writing
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
Eseential
Essential
- oEvidence of successful team leadership.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/tutoring
Essential
Essential
- oHigh level of verbal and written communication skills to include the ability in report writing
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).
