Senior Pharmacy Technician for Education, Training and Quality - NHS
A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a Pharmacy Technician with a passion for education, training and quality ? If the answer is yes - then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pharmacy Team at Dorset Healthcare .
We are looking for a dynamic person to fill the post of Band 6 Senior Pharmacy Technician for Education , Training and Quality . You will be responsible for delivering the education and training for our Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) and the continual professional development of all Pharmacy Technicians with in our pharmacy services
The successful candidate will hold UK professional registration with the GPhC as a pharmacy technician and have significant, demonstrable, relevant post registration experience. You must have a Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) plus a Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BTEC) or equivalents.You should also have experience of delivering training and education . A full driving licence and own form of transport is also required as you will be expected to travel to a variety of sites across the County, including community pharmacies , primary care networks , community hospitals and patients’ homes.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced/Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
The Senior Pharmacy Technician – Education, Training and Quality oversees pharmacy technician training requirements for the Pharmacy department as a whole and liaises with Pharmacy Clinical Service Leads .
To manage the provision, co-coordination and delivery of training for Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians’ (PTPTs)pharmacy technicians and support staff, ensuring their training needs are met and that the pharmacy technician workforce is supported with the skills to operate in all sectors (internal and external) for which the Pharmacy Department delivers a service.
To assist the Chief Technician in supporting staff to be aware of current issues in Pharmacy practice and comply with: the Trust’s clinical supervision requirements,.GPhC revalidation requirements
To support the Chief Technician and Pharmacy Clinical Service Leads in order to assist with the delivery of the pharmacy service across all sectors and in identifying and promoting areas for service development.
To assist the Trust Medication Safety Officer (MSO) in ensuring that medication safety is improved, evidenced and supports the achievement of national standards.
To assist the MSO in the implementation of medicines safety training trust-wide and promoting the safe use of medicines.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024