Job summary
- Lead in the line management of Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and act as their Educational Supervisor
- To lead on the training and development of pharmacy assistants (ATOs), this will include the BTEC Level 2 Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff (or equivalent) and the Medicines Optimisation Foundation Level.
-Assist in facilitating and delivering the training and development of various members of pharmacy staff, including but not limited to Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-registration trainee pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pre-registration Pharmacists, Pharmacy undergraduates, work experience students, receptionists and others.
-Work within patient services undertaking medicines optimisation/discharge duties on the wards; improving the quality of care to patients in a clinical area by means of an efficient medicines optimisation system. This will include undertaking medicines reconciliation, assessing patients own medicines ensuring they are suitable for use in hospital, one-stop dispensing to wards in preparation for patients discharge, maintaining and ordering non-stock medicines for patients and counselling patients on use of their medicines and provide information where required
- Work in the dispensary, final accuracy checking prescriptions and provide support to the dispensary leads and lead technician in the co-ordination of the day to day running of the dispensary
Main duties of the job
Education & Training
- Lead and supervise Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
- Deliver accredited training programmes and support staff development
- Coordinate induction, appraisals, and performance management
- Promote CPD and maintain training matrices
- Support accreditations, develop policies, and conduct training audits
- Represent the department at education meetings and support future initiatives
Medicines Optimisation
- Provide ward-based medicines optimisation: reconciliation, counselling, and discharge planning
- Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective medication use
- Manage ward stock, conduct CD checks, and support audits and improvements
- Mentor students and junior staff in clinical roles
Dispensary
- Perform final accuracy checks and dispense controlled drugs in the dispensary
-Manage workflow, mentor staff, and provide operational cover as needed
General
- Handle public prescriptions and track orders
- Follow SOPs and health & safety protocols
- Build and maintain strong relationships within a multi disciplinary team
- Contribute to departmental policies and risk assessments
- Adapt duties to meet service needs and support medicines management training
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description including person specification for full details.
This role is will be based at The Cheltenham General Hospital, however; there may be a requirement to work at The Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
09:00-17:30 Monday - Friday including Weekend Working, Late Shifts and Bank Holidays
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description including person specification for full details.
This role is will be based at The Cheltenham General Hospital, however; there may be a requirement to work at The Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
09:00-17:30 Monday - Friday including Weekend Working, Late Shifts and Bank Holidays
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Registration Number Required)
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification
- Accredited medicines optimisation qualification
Desirable
- TAQA Assessor award (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills including Microsoft applications
- Good literacy & numeracy skills required
- Good clinical knowledge
- Well-developed physical accuracy and dexterity
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods when subject to changing working patterns
- Be able to provide and receive information where there may be barriers to understanding
- Be able to communicate information to patients/carers regarding prescribed medication
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and undertake instruction
- Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with patients and staff
- Be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats with clinical teams
- Able to make sound judgments where there are a range of options
Desirable
- Knowledge and clear understanding of Good Distribution Practice, and other relevant regulations, guidance and quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Knowledge of dispensary procedures acquired through training & experience
- Working with Pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Working in a busy Dispensary
- Leading interviews and recruitment
- In-depth post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to maintain a professional image and follow the General Pharmaceutical Council professional guidelines
- Self-motivated
- Good time management
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when required to do so
Desirable
- Able to undertake heavy lifting and pushing/pulling on a daily basis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Registration Number Required)
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification
- Accredited medicines optimisation qualification
Desirable
- TAQA Assessor award (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills including Microsoft applications
- Good literacy & numeracy skills required
- Good clinical knowledge
- Well-developed physical accuracy and dexterity
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods when subject to changing working patterns
- Be able to provide and receive information where there may be barriers to understanding
- Be able to communicate information to patients/carers regarding prescribed medication
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and undertake instruction
- Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with patients and staff
- Be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats with clinical teams
- Able to make sound judgments where there are a range of options
Desirable
- Knowledge and clear understanding of Good Distribution Practice, and other relevant regulations, guidance and quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Knowledge of dispensary procedures acquired through training & experience
- Working with Pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Working in a busy Dispensary
- Leading interviews and recruitment
- In-depth post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to maintain a professional image and follow the General Pharmaceutical Council professional guidelines
- Self-motivated
- Good time management
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when required to do so
Desirable
- Able to undertake heavy lifting and pushing/pulling on a daily basis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
