Specialist Technician (Pharmacy Technician) (ED11915R)

Job title Specialist Technician (Pharmacy Technician)

Department Faculty of Science

Salary Starting from £29,605, rising to £36,024

Grade Grade 6

Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended

Placed on Tuesday 03 September 2024

Closing date Wednesday 18 September 2024

Interview date To be confirmed

Reference ED11915R

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From September 2024, the highly ranked University of Bath MPharm pharmacy course will also be delivered at the University of Plymouth.

This will significantly increase the opportunities for students to study this subject in the region.

This course will be delivered in close collaboration with NHS England and with many local stakeholders.

This is an exciting time for the profession, as changes to pharmacy education will allow all pharmacists to prescribe on registration from 2026, increasing the diversity of roles within the career. The course will recruit 25 students for September 2024 start, building to 40 students at steady state.

As such, we are searching for a qualified, keen and professional Pharmacy Practice Technician.

The technician will be one of a larger team of technicians in the departments but will, for the most part, be responsible for dedicated pharmacy teaching spaces and will work independently to support Pharmacy practice teaching at our Plymouth campus.

The role involves working closely with academics and pharmacy practitioners to develop, prepare resources and demonstrate appropriate use of clinical and simulation equipment for delivering practical classes.

The duties are time sensitive and classes are timetabled before the start of each semester, therefore a highly organised approach to planning and a proactive, solutions-based mindset are essential.

About you

The successful candidate will develop and use their technical expertise to support pharmacy practice teaching including the use and maintenance of simulated manikins and software.

Where needed the technician will engage with external engineers and contractors in order to ensure continuity of service.

The post also supports researchers in offering guidance and purchasing support for controlled substances.

Experience in health and safety compliance, including an ability to carry out risk assessments is required along with a good knowledge of Pharmacy law and the correct handling, storage and security around working with medicines and controlled substances.

Demonstrating professionalism, an independent and a flexible approach to work are essential, along with excellent communication skills.

Additional information

Considerations are being given to part-time and flexible working needs.

Flexibility will be required due to timetabling of teaching which may change from semester to semester.

Although based in Plymouth, training and shadowing will take place at our Bath campus and there will be opportunities to work with and meet the rest of the technical team.

For further information concerning the post contact Dr Sarah Shariki ([email protected]) or Dr Daniel Lou-Hing ([email protected]).

What we can offer you

a very generous employer contributory pension scheme

generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance

we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements

an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce

a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities

a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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