Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic operational Team. The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role is embedded in the dispensary team by supporting the dispensary team with training and development needs. Therefore, a systematic and flexible approach to working is an essential requirement.Duties/Areas of this post include:- Delivering induction for new starters- Delivering and maintaining competency-based training for all members of the team- Named Practice supervisor for trainees within the setting- Mentor for Trainee Pharmacy Assistants, Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technicians and pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians- Management support within the dispensary setting- Develop links with other hospital staff, as appropriate for service needs- Quality Improvement or Project workApplicants must hold a BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians /NVQ 3 or equivalent, be Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Applicants should also have previous experience of supervising and training this includes new starters, delivering Local inductions and developing current staff members.Main duties of the jobTo support the dispensary manager and senior pharmacy team with the day-to-day management of the dispensary, including organisation of workload and supervision of all staff in the dispensary.To co-ordinate and deliver inductions and provide training to all new, rotational, and permanent staff. Keeps accurate up to date records of training you have provided and update training manuals on a regular basis.Additional line manager responsibilities for junior staff membersAbout usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Date posted02 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salaryxc2xa335,964 to xc2xa343,780 a year per annum incContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number259-7109821RLH-AJob locationsRoyal London HospitalLondonE1 1FRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• oBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent. (This should include the MOP course and ACPT)
• oILM 2 or equivalent team
• oPractice Supervisor accreditation

• oInterview training for Panel member
• oQuality Improvement training
• oILM 3 or equivalent team leadership /management qualification

• oPost registration experience of working as a pharmacy technician or significant experience of working in an acute NHS hospital setting
• oExperience of supervising and training less experienced pharmacy technicians, students, other staff; carrying out basic work- based assessments
• oExperience of providing ward-based medicines management services
• oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
• oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
• oParticipation in or contribution to audit work

• oUnderstanding of Medicine management
• oExperience of implementation of quality improvement projects

• oSupporting others to gain an understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
• oUnderstanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy technicians and support staff
• oKnowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
• oGood understanding of the management of High- Cost Drugs
• oAble to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

• oUnderstanding of medication issues and potential problems arising as patients move between the interface of primary and secondary care
• oUnderstanding of the regulations relating to managing people

• oBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent. (This should include the MOP course and ACPT)
• oILM 2 or equivalent team
• oPractice Supervisor accreditation

• oInterview training for Panel member
• oQuality Improvement training
• oILM 3 or equivalent team leadership /management qualification

• oPost registration experience of working as a pharmacy technician or significant experience of working in an acute NHS hospital setting
• oExperience of supervising and training less experienced pharmacy technicians, students, other staff; carrying out basic work- based assessments
• oExperience of providing ward-based medicines management services
• oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
• oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
• oParticipation in or contribution to audit work

• oUnderstanding of Medicine management
• oExperience of implementation of quality improvement projects

• oSupporting others to gain an understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
• oUnderstanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy technicians and support staff
• oKnowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
• oGood understanding of the management of High- Cost Drugs
• oAble to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

• oUnderstanding of medication issues and potential problems arising as patients move between the interface of primary and secondary care
• oUnderstanding of the regulations relating to managing people

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