National Officer Job Description
Title of Post: Education Officer
Accountable to: The membership of APTUK
Responsible to: The Executive Committee of APTUK
Requirements:
The post holder must:
To be employed in a pharmacy related field.
Have a current working knowledge of political and practical issues relating to pharmacy.
Have up to date knowledge of current pharmacy practice.
Have a good current understanding of the workings and procedures of APTUK.
Hold full APTUK membership.
Be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Job Description: To lead on the APTUK development and strategy.
To respond to and inform on changing education requirements for entry to the GPhC register and specialist or advanced practice roles.
To attend all APTUK meetings including AGM and Conference(s)
Where possible, attend external meetings upon request.
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Duties of Post:
1. To attend all Executive / Officer meetings and the AGM, and to submit a report at
the Executive Officer meetings and the AGM.
2. To attend any external meetings as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee
and submit a written report of such meetings, to the Honorary Secretary.
3. To attend APTUK Conference(s) and be available to the members whenever possible.
4. Keep records of all expenditure on postage, stationary, telephone calls etc.
to be submitted to the Treasurer when necessary.
5. To participate in responses to external consultations, and any other documents
that requires responses from APTUK.
6. To maintain contact with the Board of National Officers.
Education:
1. To be knowledgeable about all aspects of Training, Education and Development available
for pre- and post-registration Pharmacy Technicians.
2. To liaise with the regulator and educational organisations on all aspects and updates of
Pharmacy Technician education and development needs
3. To promote and support the career pathways of Pharmacy Technicians
4. To reply to all correspondence received requesting information on Training,
Education and Development available to Pharmacy Technicians.
5. To liaise with the Student Representative(s) Officer(s) about course provision for
Pre- registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
6. To liaise with Publicity Officer when contacting colleges to ensure that all
publicity material promoting APTUK is available to colleges and students on
request.
7. To take the lead in the development and updating of the APTUK career leaflet, and
liaise with other Officers for distribution to all interested parties.
8. To be part of the National Officer contact group liaising with the (National or 1day)
conference organising committee.
9. To represent APTUK on the NHS Education & Development Support Staff Specialist
Group.
10.To represent APTUK at the CEPT annual conference with another designated APTUK
Officer.
11. To liaise with the CPD coordinator and the CPD recording system provider to ensure appropriate recording systems are in place to meet regulatory and APTUK requirements
12 To liaise with the CPD coordinator to facilitate signposting of educational opportunities to
support CPD and fitness to practice requirements
13. To be available where possible to judge Pharmacy Technician awards.
Flexibility Statement
The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a final list of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.
Confidentiality
All Officers of APTUK are required to maintain the confidentiality of members in accordance with APTUK policy
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Job Specification
FACTOR / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / METHOD OF ASSESSMENTEducation /
Qualifications /
Training / · NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
· Fully paid up member of APTUK
· Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) / · Up to date CPD portfolio / Certificate of qualification
APTUK membership card
Certificates
Experience / · Experience of team working
· Experience in writing procedures / CV / Resume
Skills / Aptitude / · Good communication (written and verbal)
· Good organisational skills (planning, problem solving and prioritising)
· Good motivational skills
· Good leadership skills
· IT skills
· Presentation skills / Attention to detail / CV / Resume
Knowledge /
Ability / · Up to date knowledge of Pharmacy practice
To be familiar with all aspects of
Training, Education, CPD and
Development on offer for
Pharmacy Technicians
Knowledge of developing policies
and procedures
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Able to work on own initiative and within a team
· Awareness of personal and professional limitations
· Awareness of APTUK policies and procedures
· Ability to work under pressure
· Report writing / Knowledge of Project Management
Knowledge of audit processes / Certificates
CV / Resume
Attitudes / · Professional and diplomatic
· Assertive and forward thinking
· Team worker
· Adaptable and methodical
· Highly motivated and enthusiastic / CV / Resume
Personal / · Enthusiastic
· Able to motivate
· Forward thinking
· Leads by example
· Professional appearance / Assertive / CV / Resume
Other requirements / · Committed to attending National Board of Officer , Executive Officer
· meetings and APTUK Conference(s)
· May be asked to attend external meeting on behalf of APTUK
· To be available where possible to judge Pharmacy Technician awards / Resume
Reports
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APTUK Education Officer Job Description 2011