Lead Pharmacy Technician Professional Development | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

UHL are pleased to offer the following exciting Lead Pharmacy Technician posts in the Professional Development team & Clinical Assurance team (PDCA) This individual will be expected to work on all three sites of UHL. This individual will ensure the delivery of an efficient, high quality, innovative, cost effective service, that meets local and national standards and adhering to professional guidelines, ethical codes of practice and legal requirements. And to support all pharmacy services to have the appropriate competencies to maintain agreed standards of service delivery. They will have responsibility to lead the undergraduate Pharmacy placement program, working closely with De Montfort University and the University of Leicester to ensure that the curriculum requirements are met. We welcome applications from pro-active, enthusiastic and innovative individuals who have a passion for collaborative service improvement. To be the lead Pharmacy Technician within the Professional development team to support and facilitate the Pharmacy undergraduate placement program. To ensure the delivery of an efficient, high quality, innovative, cost effective service, that meets local and national standards and adhering to professional guidelines, ethical codes of practice and legal requirements. To support all pharmacy services to have the appropriate competencies to maintain agreed standards of service delivery. To support with the management of the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician program, acting as educational supervisor and the facilitation of rotations throughout the training period. To be responsible for ensuring quality monitoring systems are developed, implemented and agreed and that targets and standards are set. Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• To manage and facilitate the Pharmacy undergraduate placement program, to liaise with external and internal stakeholders to ensure criteria is met.
• To support the delivery of training and assessing the competency of Pre-registration Pharmacy technicians and where appropriate, Pharmacy technicians, trainee Pharmacists and Pharmacists, in conjunction with the pharmacy professional development team.
• Plan on-going training and assessment in technical pharmacy procedures of all staff, including rotational staff ensuring staff are competent and confident in delivering pharmacy services within own defined area, and that performance of those staff is managed and maximised
• Plan on-going training and assessment in technical pharmacy procedures of all staff, including rotational staff ensuring staff are competent and confident in delivering pharmacy services within own defined area, and that performance of those staff is managed and maximised
• Share any knowledge gained via specific training sessions, workshops, presentations etc. with colleagues in order to develop and underpin good practice