Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pharmacy Department is looking to recruit 6 Advanced Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

This is a training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify, register and work as a Pharmacy Technician and is a stepping stone to a wider career in Pharmacy. The apprentice is supported throughout training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard. They are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to quickly learn new IT systems, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team. This role involves patient contact within the Pharmacy Department and at ward level across a variety of specialities.

The successful candidate will be supported to gain the qualification, which is delivered by our training provider, Buttercups Training, and is achieved through distance learning, study via virtual classrooms and workplace activities. Study time will be allocated during the working week.

Career opportunities following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy) include medicines management roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, procurement, and many more. This is an opportunity to have fabulous career and once qualified salaries range from £25,146 on qualifying to a possible £51,807 as your career progresses.

This position is for a 24 month fixed term contract with no guarantee of a substantive Pharmacy Technician post, although every effort will be made to find a suitable position once qualified. The post is full time Monday to Friday and will include participation in our Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday rotas.

You will need to be highly committed to achieve this qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency program. Individuals will need to be highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of meeting multiple deadlines.

Minimum entry requirements:-

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4-9 or A-C to include English Language, Maths and Science (preferably Chemistry or Biology) or Dual Science

It is essential that you meet the criteria and grade for the qualifications as detailed above.

**Your application will be rejected if you do not list in the Qualifications section the qualifications and grades obtained that clearly identify the level of Maths, English Language and Science achieved. Evidence of your qualifications will be required for those candidates selected for interview**

Please note: Applicants must meet all apprenticeship eligibility criteria listed below:

Must be a UK or EEA citizen and have livedinthe county for the last 3 years or a non EEA/UK citizen with right to work in the county with evidence that you have lived in the UK for the previous 3 years.

Must NOT be in full time education by starting date of apprenticeship.

Must NOT hold a level 4 qualification or above unless the qualification is "materially different" from the apprenticeship. Queries in relation to prior qualifications will be individually assessed by our specialist tutors

For external candidates the post attracts an Annex 21 training pay scale and has a salary of £19,993.40 in the first year; and £21,421.50 in the 2nd year.

For internal candidates the post attracts an Annex 30 apprenticeship pay scale which means that salary will either the candidates existing pay scale or the Annex 21 training pay scale whichever is higher.

Prior to an interview being offered, candidates that meet all the minimum entry criteria and the apprentice eligibility criteria will be invited to attend a day of pre-screening assessments in

maths - 81 questions (a mixture of multiple choice and text based) which takes 90-120 minutes

English - 91 questions (a mixture of multiple choice and text based) which takes 90-120 minutes

science - 60 multiple choice questions based on chemistry and biology which is timed for 60 minutes to assess current level of knowledge.

Candidates who successfully complete the pre-screening assessments will then be invited to interview.

We hope you would like to join our team. Good luck with your application.

To aid an informed application it is advised that you call to arrange an informal visit to the department although this is not mandatory. Please contact Vanessa Morley on 01536 493743 or email vanessa.morley2@nhs.net for further information or to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications Wednesday 31st July 2024

Proposed date for pre-screening assessments Monday 12th Aug and/or Tuesday 13th August 2024

Proposed interview date Wednesday 28th and/or Friday 30th August 2024

Once offered the posts will commence on a staggered basis the first joining us at the end of September, the second intake will start at the beginning of November and the final cohort will start at the beginning of Decembe

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's Grade C or above or equivalent to include maths, English Language, Biology and/or Chemistry
• Ability to be able to register with the Pharmacy regulator as a Registered Pharmacy Technician on achievement of mandatory qualifications

Desirable

• A-level science
• Full NVQ2 in pharmacy services or Equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the role of a pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Worked in retail/hospital pharmacy
• Rotation within various areas of pharmacy
• Able to offer advice on the safe storage of drugs

Skills

Essential

• Able to work to procedures
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a methodical and accurate manner

Desirable

• Confidence with a range of IT platforms
• Able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team - verbally and written
• Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of the job description
• Ability to manage own time to complete coursework whilst also working full time in a busy hospital department

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)