Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago

Oldham, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for outstanding applicants with a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to train and study to become registered Pharmacy Technicians - following completion of the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship.

This is a fixed term (2 year) contract The apprenticeship includes working in the hospital covering all aspects of hospital pharmacy and will include ONE day on-line remote learning with Bradford College. To be considered you MUST hold at least four GCSEs at grade C (or above) in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and another Science or similar qualifications dual Science (to include Chemistry and Biology or BTEC First Certificate in Science). You must be able to provide theoriginal certificates (or certified copies) of the above at interview.

What this Opportunity means:

A two year funded apprenticeship training programme which on successful completion of you will possess a BTEC level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and meet the General Pharmaceutical Council requirements for professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council you will be able to work as a Pharmacy Technician in a wide range of areas.

We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about good quality patient care as we are.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to train within all areas of Pharmacy which will include clinical ward services, dispensing, patient counselling, clinical trials, aseptic services, homecare and community pharmacy.

You will spend 1 day each week working towards the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians were you will cover personal development, contribution to service improvement, undertake medication reconciliation and supply, assemble and check dispensed medicines and products & receive, validate and issue prescriptions.

You will spend 4 days gaining work experience within the hospital pharmacy at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Candidates who possess a Level 4 or above qualification may not beeligible for apprenticeship funding and therefore may be required to self-fund the college course.

You must be willing to commit to a significant amount of study in your own time.

There will be a requirement to participate within a 7 day working pattern, this will include late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills, both written and verbal All candidates will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to the required standards Enthusiasm and commitment to study for the Pharmacy Technician qualification at the nominated college Self-motivated and committed to study outside of working hours Polite and courteous manner

Desirable

Skilled on computer keyboard and applications Ability to use initiative Good time management

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

A basic knowledge of the role of a Pharmacy Technician An understanding of the requirements of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (including the integrated apprenticeship)

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, which must include Maths, English Language and TWO science subjects of which one must be chemistry (or dual Science award)

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