Education, Training and Development Technical Manager

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A fantastic opportunity has presented for a self-motivated and committed individual to develop their education, development and training skills in this senior role. We are looking for an astute pharmacy technician to join our diverse team to support the education, development and training needs of the pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and the wider pharmacy team.

The main purpose of the role is to organise, facilitate and deliver the training and development of various members of pharmacy staff, including but not limited to Pharmacy Technicians, pre-registration training Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy assistants, pre-registration trainee Pharmacists, apprentices and work experience students. The post holder will act as line manger for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, apprentices, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and that is this is the ideal development prospect. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is important to us. Enthusiastic and flexible, you will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently without supervision and within the existing team.

You will have:

• Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting as a registered pharmacy technician.
• Experience in training and supervision of others.
• Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines.

The post holder will be required to:

• Highlight any additional training needs within the department.
• Co-lead on educational material to support training to staff.
• Present regular updates to the Pharmacy Operations Manager, Pharmacy Team Leaders and Technical Managers.
• Development and implementation of SOP’s and guidelines relating to workforce development.
• Maintain competency as a medicines management .
• Maintain accuracy checking competency through regular checking sessions.

The post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a senior role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department has now been completed and opened in 2023

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

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Your main duties duties will be managing the training of technical and non technical staff, taking responsibility for solving complex problems and dealing with a broad range of issues, which are often unpredictable.

The Education and Training Technician manages the pre-registration technicians including training, appraisal and performance management.

To ensure training packages e.g. medicines management reflect the current working practises and are kept up to date.

To co-ordinate the dispensing accuracy assessment with the Pharmacy Team Leader dispensary and ward services.

To facilitate ACT and medicines management training to keep accurate records ensuring all staff qualification is current, including final assessment, to identify re-accreditation dates and carry out assessment.

The post holder will lead in identifying the education and training needs for all Pharmacy technical staff, which will support the direction of pharmacy services.

The post holder will also ensure all Pharmacy Technicians and support staff have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to practice safely and efficiently at all levels.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants therefore we advise that you complete your application early.

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