Job summary
Do you have a passion for education and training? Do you want to support the development of pharmacy technicians of the future?
NHS England Workforce, Training and Education have an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Pharmacy Technician Team within the South West region. We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic individuals to provide professional expertise to shape and provide the building blocks for the pharmacy technician workforce of the future.
The role will involve working in partnership with trainees, education, training and development leads and pharmacy employers to ensure consistency, standardisation, and quality assurance of Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician training programmes throughout the South West.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to work within an organisation who is committed to innovation, improvement and high-quality education and training, then this job could be for you.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Lead Pharmacy Technician, this post supports pharmacy technician training across the South West, working with the Pharmacy Education team to:
- Develop and manage project plans, progress and report risk and issue management through the central PMO
- Liaise with appropriate functions across national and regional programmes
- Liaise with appropriate functions across regional and national portfolios
- Design and implement appropriate teaching, and learning to support trainees and their educational supervisors
- Be an active member of the Trainee Team contributing to the design and development of the pharmacy education programme
- Support the business planning processes to provide input into the strategic development of the work of the department
- Identify and support pharmacy trainees requiring additional support
- Contribute to the availability of high quality training and support for Pharmacy Practice And Educational Supervisors
- Support equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in pharmacy education
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can support the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Regional Facilitator with key aspects of delivering a portfolio of programmes and interventions.
You should have a passion for education, a sound understanding of community or hospital pharmacy and primary care, experience working as part of a multi-professional team, and a track record of delivering projects to deadlines.
In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details regarding the job role.
The post holder will have a base at an NHS England office location but may be required to work at other locations within the South West from time to time. You will have the opportunity to work remotely as determined by the changing needs of the business.
Person Specification Essential - NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or masters in pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable - Knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Agile, Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need, then don't delay; apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles, and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can support the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Regional Facilitator with key aspects of delivering a portfolio of programmes and interventions.
You should have a passion for education, a sound understanding of community or hospital pharmacy and primary care, experience working as part of a multi-professional team, and a track record of delivering projects to deadlines.
In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details regarding the job role.
The post holder will have a base at an NHS England office location but may be required to work at other locations within the South West from time to time. You will have the opportunity to work remotely as determined by the changing needs of the business.
Person Specification Essential - NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or masters in pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable - Knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Agile, Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project or equivalent experience
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need, then don't delay; apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles, and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or master's in pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Formal training in project management e.g. PRINCE2, APM (PMQ) or equivalent experience obtained in a project environment
- Knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, e.g. PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes, Agile or equivalent (e.g. APM).
- Knowledge and understanding of education, training, professional development and support systems and structures in health care
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of managing professional support for trainees/ learners and multiprofessional faculty development, and associated professional teams
- Experience of supporting the improvement of quality within a health, and or, social care setting
- Experience in the development of health policy, adopting an inclusive approach that fosters the co-development of achievable implementation plans to deliver agreed strategic outcomes
- Experience of taking information from a number of sources and providing analysis, summary and options within detailed report information
- Demonstrable record of achievement of working in a multi-agency and project centred environment.
- Track record in stakeholder management with the ability to influence key decision makers and drive change
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment with diverse stakeholder input
- Experience of achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control
- Experience of direct line management as well as managing a team and achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a similar role, preferably in the NHS, education sector or associated organisations
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to effectively support a programme of delivery, which changes to reflect the needs of Portfolio and co-ordinate the delivery of a broad range of complex tasks or programmes
- Ability to establish, communicate and maintain effective working relationships in a confident manner with colleagues, partners
- Ability to manage people's expectations and adapt communications to take account of the intended audience considering the impact of contextual factors
- Demonstrated capability to present, be diligent and explain highly complex, or sensitive information to large groups or differing stakeholder groups where challenge or resistance may exist e.g. formal presentations, representation at formal meetings
- Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to direct the activities of others assuming line management responsibilities for a group of staff
- Ability to respond to unexpected events in order to maintain the project
- Ability to support and develop people in a work-based environment that includes stakeholders from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Proactive, enthusiastic and highly motivated demonstrating the key values of NHSE WT&E
- Empowered and enabled to deliver. Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Positive and flexible approach to work with an ability to cope with uncertainty and adapt whilst working in a busy environment. Ability to act as a role model to others in own behaviour and fostering an inclusive culture by providing practical leadership
- Recognising that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or master's in pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Formal training in project management e.g. PRINCE2, APM (PMQ) or equivalent experience obtained in a project environment
- Knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, e.g. PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes, Agile or equivalent (e.g. APM).
- Knowledge and understanding of education, training, professional development and support systems and structures in health care
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of managing professional support for trainees/ learners and multiprofessional faculty development, and associated professional teams
- Experience of supporting the improvement of quality within a health, and or, social care setting
- Experience in the development of health policy, adopting an inclusive approach that fosters the co-development of achievable implementation plans to deliver agreed strategic outcomes
- Experience of taking information from a number of sources and providing analysis, summary and options within detailed report information
- Demonstrable record of achievement of working in a multi-agency and project centred environment.
- Track record in stakeholder management with the ability to influence key decision makers and drive change
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment with diverse stakeholder input
- Experience of achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control
- Experience of direct line management as well as managing a team and achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a similar role, preferably in the NHS, education sector or associated organisations
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to effectively support a programme of delivery, which changes to reflect the needs of Portfolio and co-ordinate the delivery of a broad range of complex tasks or programmes
- Ability to establish, communicate and maintain effective working relationships in a confident manner with colleagues, partners
- Ability to manage people's expectations and adapt communications to take account of the intended audience considering the impact of contextual factors
- Demonstrated capability to present, be diligent and explain highly complex, or sensitive information to large groups or differing stakeholder groups where challenge or resistance may exist e.g. formal presentations, representation at formal meetings
- Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to direct the activities of others assuming line management responsibilities for a group of staff
- Ability to respond to unexpected events in order to maintain the project
- Ability to support and develop people in a work-based environment that includes stakeholders from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Proactive, enthusiastic and highly motivated demonstrating the key values of NHSE WT&E
- Empowered and enabled to deliver. Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Positive and flexible approach to work with an ability to cope with uncertainty and adapt whilst working in a busy environment. Ability to act as a role model to others in own behaviour and fostering an inclusive culture by providing practical leadership
- Recognising that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
