Lead Technician - Pharmacy Undergraduate Training
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2025 |
| Location: | 317 Trustwide, NE7 7DN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9317-25-1085 |
Summary
Technically checks work dispensed by other staff and is expected to identify possible errors (e.g. incorrect calculation, misinterpretation of a prescriber / pharmacist intentions, wrong drug / strength / dose etc.) ensuring dispensing errors are rectified before the medicine is issued to the patient. Provides information to patients and ward staff on routine drug dosage and use. May be required to participate in evening, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday working rosters relating to dispensary services. Job purpose To deliver, support and coordinate the education, training and development of all pharmacy undergraduates working in the Trust, particularly in relation to the dispensing of medicines. To work directly with Newcastle University School of Pharmacy and trust pharmacy operational leads to ensure timetables are developed and adhered to,which meet the needs of both organisations. To assess pharmacy undergraduates in accordance with standards set by the University which form part of the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree qualification. To assist the Assistant Director of Pharmacy and the Education and Training Pharmacist with the preparation and delivery of training needs to meet the changing demands of the pharmacy service. To undertake a broad range of technical pharmaceutical activities in the pharmacy department including providing advice to patients and other healthcare staff. To undertake the role of NVQ Assessor and Internal Verifier for both pre-registration technicians and assistants. To practise as an experienced, registered Pharmacy Technician. To practise as an accredited checking Technician and to mentor Technicians training to become accredited checking Technicians