Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 388-8210804-PC&S
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead specialist Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to lead the education, training and professional development of our pharmacy technical workforce. Working closely with the pharmacy leadership team, you will develop, coordinate and deliver high-quality education programmes for trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support staff and registered pharmacy technicians, supporting apprenticeships, foundation training and ongoing professional development.
You will play a key role in shaping the future pharmacy workforce by promoting a positive learning culture, ensuring training meets national standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting the development of extended roles and career pathways. Alongside your education responsibilities, you will provide professional leadership, line management and mentorship, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain your own clinical and technical practice to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services.
Any successful applicant for the above post will be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the delivery, development and evaluation of education and training programmes for the pharmacy technical workforce.
- Coordinate the training and assessment of trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support staff, apprentices and registered pharmacy technicians.
- Act as an Educational Supervisor, mentor and coach, supporting learners and staff throughout their development.
- Ensure education and training programmes meet General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), apprenticeship and national workforce standards.
- Develop and promote career development pathways, supporting advanced and extended roles for pharmacy technicians and support staff.
- Line manage and support members of the education and training team, fostering a positive learning culture.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacy, multidisciplinary and external education partners
- Identify workforce learning needs and develop education strategies that support service priorities and workforce planning.
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives relating to education and workforce development.
- Ensure accurate training records are maintained and provide reports on education, competency and compliance as required.
- Support recruitment, induction and onboarding of new pharmacy staff.
- Maintain professional registration, competence and clinical credibility through continuing professional development and participation in pharmacy services where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed Job description for full vacancy details and additional information in reference to the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered with the GPHC
- BTEC level 3 Diploma or equivalent
- Accredited checking technician
Desirable criteria
- Medicines management trained
- level 4 qualification in learning and development
- management qualification or equivalent
Specific skills
Essential criteria
- 2 years post graduated
Desirable criteria
- two years of managerial and supervisory experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Mentoring and tutoring skills
- hospital pharmacy knowledge, pharmacy practice and legislation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elena Mercer
- Job title
- Education and Training lead Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803955317
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