Pre-registration Cross Sector Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Would you like to train in a role that can make a difference to safe, personal and effective care?

We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Cross Sector Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to be based at Salford Royal Hospital and complete a 6-month rotation within a local GP practice.

We are looking for candidates with vision, commitment, and motivation

This is a 2-year fixed term appointment. The post is 37.5 hours per week and the salary Band 4 Annex 21

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within primary and secondary care managing all aspects of medicines. This involves preparing and dispensing medicines and counselling patients on the use of their medicines.

We have introduced trainees to cross sector working, contributing to healthcare in General Practice surgeries and Community Pharmacies.

This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician and register with the GPhC.

You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians on an Apprenticeship program, including day release at a local college. Supported within the workplace by an educational supervisor.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A - C or grade 4 - 9 including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and another science or similar qualification. You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P245-23

Job locations

Salford Royal Inpatient Pharmacy Department and Salford GP surgeries

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


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:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

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:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications or equivalent at grade A* - C or 4 - 9, in Maths, English and Chemistry (Science Dual Award is accepted) plus one other Subject

Desirable

  • BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • General awareness of what the post involves
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications or equivalent at grade A* - C or 4 - 9, in Maths, English and Chemistry (Science Dual Award is accepted) plus one other Subject

Desirable

  • BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • General awareness of what the post involves

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Inpatient Pharmacy Department and Salford GP surgeries

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Inpatient Pharmacy Department and Salford GP surgeries

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician T&D

Sheryl Hargreaves

Sheryl.hargreaves@nca.nhs.uk

01612064208

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P245-23

Job locations

Salford Royal Inpatient Pharmacy Department and Salford GP surgeries

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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