Job summary
2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM MARCH 2025
Job Title: Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (Rotational Weekend Working, Bank Holiday & Late Nights)
Perm/Fixed Term: 24 months (March 2025 - February 2027)
Salary: £20,379 - £21,835 per annum
The salary for this training post is £20,379 - £21,835 (for the 1st year, the salary will be 70% of a Band 4, and for the 2nd year it will be 75% of a Band 4) in line with NHS AfC pay scale.
Closing Date: 15th December 2024
Interview Date: Early January 2025 - TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
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Main duties of the job
This is a full time -fixed term contract for 2 years. The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship leading to Level 3 Diploma (QCF) in Pharmaceutical Sciences plus Level 3 NVQ Diploma (QCF) in Pharmacy Service Skills which provides eligibility to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC.
Normal working hours are 37.5hours per week with rotational weekend, late night and bank holiday working. Subject to change.
You will be required to attend 1 day's training off site per week at BMET Matthew Boulton college (day to be confirmed) in order to meet the requirements for this training post.
The post holder will rotate through various areas of pharmacy including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, goods receipt, ward stock distribution and Medicines Management, Final Accuracy Checking. You will be offered a variety of experiences and training.
Please see person specification for the qualifications and training. All essential criteria needs to be met for eligibility of this post.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Attend a two year course with one day per week release to college (BMET) to undertake studies to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a certificate in functional skills at level 2 (if required).
- Complete Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) by gathering a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence.
- Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.
- Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.
- Undertake study in own time when necessary.
- Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation (E.g. Health and Safety, Medicine Act).
- Dispensary.
- Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling including: -
- Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.
- Identify actual and potential problems with reference to other staff as necessary.
- Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.
- Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.
- Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate information.
- Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other. appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, for more information please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Attend a two year course with one day per week release to college (BMET) to undertake studies to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a certificate in functional skills at level 2 (if required).
- Complete Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) by gathering a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence.
- Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.
- Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.
- Undertake study in own time when necessary.
- Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation (E.g. Health and Safety, Medicine Act).
- Dispensary.
- Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling including: -
- Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.
- Identify actual and potential problems with reference to other staff as necessary.
- Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.
- Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.
- Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate information.
- Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other. appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, for more information please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Numerate
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Previous experience with the public
- Basic computer skills (Keyboard, XL Word, power point)
Qualification and Professional
Essential
- GCSE's: Math's C, English and Science(at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C
- Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Three 'A' levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
- Degree in science or humanities and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Well organised/able to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Tidy and clean appearance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy
- Mature and professional approach
- Flexibility
Other
Essential
- Capable of occasional moderate lifting <13kg Ability to attend regularly Able to participate in weekend/bank holiday work Able to travel to college one day per week
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Numerate
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Previous experience with the public
- Basic computer skills (Keyboard, XL Word, power point)
Qualification and Professional
Essential
- GCSE's: Math's C, English and Science(at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C
- Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Three 'A' levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
- Degree in science or humanities and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Well organised/able to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Tidy and clean appearance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy
- Mature and professional approach
- Flexibility
Other
Essential
- Capable of occasional moderate lifting <13kg Ability to attend regularly Able to participate in weekend/bank holiday work Able to travel to college one day per week
Desirable
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).
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).
