This programme is designed to enable pharmacy technicians to provide a high standard of complex, enhanced care for patients by developing and applying enhanced levels of clinical judgement, skills, and knowledge. It supports pharmacy technicians in expanding their clinical practice, enabling them to work with greater autonomy and accountability within multidisciplinary teams. Through structured learning and workplace-based development and assessment, learners will build confidence in delivering person-centred, evidence-based care, contributing proactively to medicines optimisation, clinical decision-making, and improved patient outcomes across a range of healthcare settings.
Academic Level: This training programme is aligned with Ofqual Level 5 descriptors.
While the programme focuses primarily on the clinical pillar of the Multi-professional framework for advanced practice, it also integrates all four pillars to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
The training programme is available only to healthcare professionals who:
Clinical Pre-requisites
Applicants must demonstrate foundational competency in medicines optimisation by holding one of the following:
*Each learner must be supported by ONE designated Educational Supervisor (ES) based within their organisation. To ensure high-quality clinical oversight, the ES must be:
Eligible qualifications for a Pharmacy Technician ES include:
The ES must have sufficient capacity to observe the learner’s practice, provide regular feedback, and formally sign off clinical competencies throughout the duration of the programme.*
Note on eligibility: If you or your proposed educational supervisor do not strictly meet the criteria listed above but believe you have equivalent qualifications or experience, please contact the Training Programme Director Kate Postle, at kate.postle@uhbw.nhs.uk for a formal discussion regarding your suitability for the programme.
As part of your application please upload a copy of any accreditation/qualification certificates that you hold.
The training programme consists of:
The programme cost includes:
Practice Development Day (PDD)
The PDD consists of a series of tutorials and workshops which provide the theoretical aspects of the enhanced clinical practice. The day provides the opportunity for learners to network and share best practice and ask any questions that they have about their training and progress through the programme.
Practice Development Day Dates
Aim:
The aim of the Enhanced Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Technicians programme is to develop pharmacy technicians as autonomous practitioners with the required clinical knowledge, decision-making skills, and confidence to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care. It empowers learners to apply clinical reasoning, manage risk, and support best practice across diverse healthcare settings.
Programme Outcomes
Learning Objectives
Answers to most common applications for each stage of the Programme process can be found on our dedicated Frequently Asked Questions page and is usually the quickest and easiest way to resolve most enquiries.
Please ensure you check this page before submitting a contact enquiry.
For general enquiries or in case of Programme Director absence:
Email: pwds@uhbw.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0117 342 6677
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In order to complete your application you will need:
* A Purchase Order (PO) Number and digital copy of the FULL PO document, including invoicing details to upload (you can find details about POs in the frequently asked questions section of the programme page)
* Your educational supervisor details including email address
Please check the entry requirements of the programme carefully before application. If you have any questions please get in touch with the Training Programme Director.
Once you have completed your e-portfolio of evidence you will need to apply for your local assessment case study presentation interview pack.
Once we have accepted the application,the interview pack will be emailed to you educational supervisor.
