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Lead Pharmacy Technician – Education and Training (Secondment)

Job details
Posting date: 18 June 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Location: Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Company: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 7222699/164-7222699

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Summary

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and forward thinking Pharmacy Technician with an interest in education and training to join our team on a 9 month secondment.

Working as part of our pharmacy Education and Training team the successful candidate will engage with the wider pharmacy department to ensure high-quality, robust and innovative education and training is delivered.

The role continues to evolve and can provide great career development for the right person.

In this role you will act as the lead facilitator for the Pharmacy Apprenticeships Standard Level 2 and Level 3, you will also be responsible for taking the lead in identifying, training and supporting present and future extended roles for Pharmacy Assistants (ATO’s) and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs).

We are looking for a technician who has the aptitude and skills that are required to motivate, nurture and develop staff and services. If you think you are that person, apply now!

The post holder will be required to participate in reviewing and updating departmental induction, training and validation material and maintain and develop general induction plans for all staff groups.

You will be required to partake in operational duties equating to 20% of the job role (dependant on working hours). This may be in the dispensary and/or clinical pharmacy service, playing an important role in being part of a team working at ward level to deliver an exceptional medicine supply service.

Other duties will include involvement in the education and training of the technical aspects of other pharmacy and health care professionals.

Applications are welcomed from registered technicians with a passion for education and training in a hospital setting. You will be expected to be innovative and progressive in your approach to the development of pharmacy assistant technical officers, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and the pharmacy services. You will be an accredited accuracy checker (with proof of either a local or national qualification) or on course to become one.

With over 18,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Please see attached job description and personal specification for more information on the key responsibilities of the post holder.


This advert closes on Monday 30 Jun 2025

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