Job summary
Do you have a passion for self-development and learning? Are you fascinated with science, health and medicines? Do you aspire to be a healthcare professional and deliver high-quality patient care?
We are looking for enthusiastic Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to complete a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard.
We will provide you with a personal training plan and an Educational Supervisor to support you as you complete your qualification and achieve competencies and training objectives as you rotate through a variety of areas where our pharmacy team provide pharmaceutical services.
You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and to have a professional and person-centred attitude.
You must be able to meet the course delivery requirements including attending regional study days, completing distance-learning packages online and attending virtual classrooms online. Therefore, it is essential that you have the means to travel within the region (by car/public transport) and have access to appropriate IT equipment.
You will need to be highly committed and self-motivated and to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills.
Trainees who successfully complete the qualification and training programme will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
Main duties of the job
70% OF TOP OF BAND 4 IN YEAR 1 AND THEN 75% OF TOP OF BAND 4 IN YEAR 2 (Annex21)
Apprenticeship enrolment deadline - Friday 19th July
Contract and course start date (non-negotiable) - 09/09/2024
Contract and course end date (non-negotiable) - 08/09/2026
To be eligible for this role, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths, English Language and at least one Science subject.
Functional Skills Level 2 is accepted as equivalent evidence of English Language and Maths. A Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC must be held for qualifications obtained overseas. ESOL and IELTS are not equivalent and don't meet the entry requirements
Your qualifications MUST be clearly stated on your application form to be considered for shortlisting. Formal evidence i.e. certificates from awarding bodies MUST be provided at or prior to interview.
In addition, you must meet apprenticeship funding requirements as defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. If you have lived in the UK for less than three years or if you already hold a qualification in pharmacy or another closely related subject at RQF Level 3 or above, you may not be eligible.
There is a requirement to work throughout all premises where BHRUT provide pharmaceutical services, but you will spend most of your time between the King George Hospital and Queen's Hospital.
Please kindly note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the advert earlier than 26-Jun-2024
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- o5 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent (including Mathematics, English and at least one Science subject). **NB: For alternative qualifications, evidence of proven GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C) equivalence (e.g. from UK NARIC if overseas qualification) must be clearly stated on application form, and proof provided at interview if short listed.**
Desirable
- oLevel 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, with an appropriate standard of English
- oDemonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable
- oGood level of IT and computer literacy
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a pharmacy
Personal qualities
Essential
- oExhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the role and future career as a healthcare professional
Desirable
- oExhibits enthusiasm and commitment to learning and self-development
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- o5 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent (including Mathematics, English and at least one Science subject). **NB: For alternative qualifications, evidence of proven GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C) equivalence (e.g. from UK NARIC if overseas qualification) must be clearly stated on application form, and proof provided at interview if short listed.**
Desirable
- oLevel 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, with an appropriate standard of English
- oDemonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable
- oGood level of IT and computer literacy
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a pharmacy
Personal qualities
Essential
- oExhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the role and future career as a healthcare professional
Desirable
- oExhibits enthusiasm and commitment to learning and self-development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
