Preregistration trainee Pharmacy Technician

2 weeks ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Solent NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Would you like to earn a wage whilst training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification to become a Pharmacy Technician?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) to join the pharmacy department based at St Marys Community Health Campus in Portsmouth.

You will need a minimum 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above which must include Maths, English Language and at least ONE Science ( biology, chemistry, physics). Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships. Find out more about the role of the Pharmacy Technician here:

Main attributes:

Accurate numeracy skills; excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing; excellent phone and face-to-face conversational skills;

Practical skills and the ability to follow procedures accurately are a large part of the role.

You will need to be able to prioritise and organise your own work

You will need to be highly committed to achieve the qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency programme.

You will need to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills and be very self-motivated.

Full educational support is provided, but you will need to be able to learn quickly new IT systems and embrace new technology.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

This is a 2-year fixed term rotational apprenticeship which, on completion, will enable the post holder to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC.

The post holder will perform general pharmaceutical duties under the control and supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician and undertake to complete virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training within the partnership. The post holder will learn the skills to become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy technician (ACPT) and demonstrate commitment to undertake L3/4 apprenticeship within agreed timetable. A rotational scheme is in operation covering the main dispensary, clozapine dispensary, Distribution, clinical trials and medicines management both on site and at other Solent locations.

Four days each week will be spent gaining vocational experience and completing competencies required to complete the Level 3 diploma.

One day per week will be spent studying the knowledge required to underpin the diploma. Your training will involve working with an educational supervisor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments and completing all assignments/projects.

Trainees who successfully complete the training programme, complete an e-portfolio and the end point assessment (EPA) will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

About us

We have been working with other local NHS Trusts to create a new organisation, bringing together all community, mental health and learning disability services from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Subject to approvals, the aim is for the new Trust to be formed by the end of 2024.

Project Fusion is the name for the programme to create the new combined NHS Foundation Trust. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will be bringing the services into a single organisation will result in more consistent care, more equitable access to services irrespective of postcode, and a more sustainable workforce and services. The new organisation will operate locally to ensure services can best meet the needs of different communities.

The new Trust will be comprised of all the services currently provided by Solent NHS Trust and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the community, mental health and learning disability services provided by Isle of Wight NHS Trust and child and adolescent mental health services delivered in parts of Hampshire by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Colleagues will transfer to the new organisation under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) -- known as TUPE on the day the trust is formed. TUPE is a legal process to ensure you transfer out of one organisation and into another, maintaining the terms and conditions of your employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent Incl. English Maths & Science Level 2 NVQ certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or other GPhC qualification but should qualify as Level 3 Pharmacy Technician at end of Apprenticeship

Desirable

A levels or further education

Experience

Essential

IM&T qualification or experience in the workplace Evidence of team working

Desirable

Experience of stock management Evidence of recent study & self-development

Additional Criteria

Essential

Able to demonstrate accurate numeracy skills Able to communicate effectively in excellent English, verbally and in writing, face to face and on telephone to ensure a seamless medicines management process. Evidence of practical skills and the ability to follow procedures accurately Ability to prioritise and organise own work Able to function as first point of contact for patients, carers, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers.

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