Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a talented and driven pharmacy professional to join our Pharmacy team as Specialist Pharmacy Technician -- Education, Development and Training, based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. Cross site working is expected as well as one day of ward work per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to step into a specialist education and training role within one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in England. You will work closely with the Education, Development and Training team, supporting the development and delivery of education across all pharmacy sites.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of pharmacy professionals. Your focus will be mentoring pre-registration pharmacy technicians and other trainees, supporting educational supervision, and delivering high-quality training across our service -- combining hands on clinical practice with educational leadership.

Previous hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for education and training are essential. You'll need proven mentoring and development skills, plus the ability to blend clinical expertise with educational excellence. If you are ready to make a genuine difference to pharmacy education and workforce development at Heartlands, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
Summary:
Support the delivery of education, development and training to pharmacy technical staff across UHB, with day-to-day leadership of trainees and coordination of training programmes.

Main Duties:

• Develop and deliver training plans for pre-registration pharmacy technicians
• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to trainees throughout their placements
• Liaise with pharmacy personnel across all UHB sites to schedule and deliver training
• Act as Education Supervisor for cross-sector students in partnership with educational providers
• Set specific training objectives and deliver targeted training packages
• Conduct regular performance and development reviews
• Maintain the training needs analysis document to reflect current pharmacy practice
• Act as an expert witness for NVQ Level 2 and Integrated Level 3 qualifications
• Plan and attend standardisation meetings with the college
• Liaise with education providers regarding student issues and academic development
• Deliver training to nursing and Trust staff on pharmacy service changes
• Support development of pharmacy education and training programmes
• Maintain dispensary and ward-based core skills when required for rota support
• Contribute to rotas and workforce management
• Conduct line managerial duties including HR meetings and Trust policy enforcement
• Complete one day of ward working per week

Please refer to the job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.

About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 304-9018572
Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
• Or
• GCSEs: Mathematics, English, and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
• Or
• Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Or
• Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
• Or
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Or
• equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Professional Registration with the GPhC
• Accredited Checker Technician

Desirable

• Further education and training qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting as a registered pharmacy technician.
• Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.
• Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines.
• Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), MHRA licensing requirements, COSHH
• Demonstrates responsibility for complying with agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits

Desirable

• Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures
• Experience of undertaking appraisals
• Experience in staff management
• Experience of chairing meetings
• Proven skills and knowledge of the NVQ process.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to or understand and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety and meet differing needs of patients.
• Reliable and conscientious approach to work
• Good communication skills -- written, verbal and electronic.
• Ability to work on own or within a team, able to act as team leader, motivating others.
• Able to co-ordinate workflows
• Able to determine and manage staff working patterns.
• Ability to check the work of others.
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to accept responsibility for specific work areas.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to develop, implement and follow SOPs
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible.
• Participate in the personal development and review systems of staff.
• Make judgements in involving a range of facts or situations
• Accountable for own actions and those of others
• Good patient counselling skills
• Identify and fulfil training needs.
• Assist in the recruiting and selection process.
• Project leadership skills- ability to negotiate and implement.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Self-motivated
• Able to manage difficult and stressful situations.
• Able to recognise limitations of self and job role
• Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
• Flexible to work in accordance with service needs.
• Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values

Desirable

• Able to manage sickness absence in accordance with Attendance Management Policy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Bethan Zanovello, Bethan.Zanovello@uhb.nhs.uk, 07352744133

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.