Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 20 October 2024

Job summary

This post is an exciting opportunity to gain the skills and qualifications to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician.Roles of Technicians are rapidly developing. We are seeing far more areas of responsibilities than ever before. This 2 year fixed term, Level 3 Apprenticeship will be based at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals where a rotation plan covering Dispensary, Ward and Aseptic work will give you a variety of skills to take into your Pharmacy Technician career.Once qualified, we will assist you in registering with the GPhC, where this will allow you to apply for the role of Pharmacy Technician.

Main duties of the job

To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to be a highly organised individual, capable of meeting deadlines and working both as part of a team or on your own. You will be issued a rotation plan to cover Doncaster and Bassetlaw to support your training. Throughout your Pharmacy career you will be expected to demonstrate continuous professional development. The minimum entryrequirements are 4 GCSEs at Level 4 or above (or equivalent), these must include English Language, Mathematics and 1 Science.Your apprenticeship will ensure you receive full training and knowledge in order to deliver excellent, safe patient care, whether you are dispensing; using an automated dispensing system, taking part in medicines reconciliation; working within a pharmacy ward based team, or preparing Asepticproducts.You'll receive 3.5 days 'on the job' training in the workplace and 1.5 days 'off the job' to undertake a distance learning

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6643123

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCE's at Level 4 (C) to include Maths, English Language and 1 Science

Desirable

  • Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science

Experience

Essential

  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Previous pharmacy experience within hospital and/or community

Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of prioritising tasks
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to study to a higher level

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • The ability to demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
  • Have a positive attitude and take pride in the work and organisation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCE's at Level 4 (C) to include Maths, English Language and 1 Science

Desirable

  • Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science

Experience

Essential

  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Previous pharmacy experience within hospital and/or community

Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of prioritising tasks
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to study to a higher level

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • The ability to demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
  • Have a positive attitude and take pride in the work and organisation

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Technician - Training and Education

Katie Bywater

katie.bywater@nhs.net

01302644335

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6643123

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

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