Integrated Trainee Pharmacy Technician (IPTPT) Apprenticeship

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for 8 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) across the whole of Sussex is now open for applications. This Sussex wide collaborative apprenticeship provides the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Techniciansover two years. You will gain extensive understanding of pharmacy whilst rotating across multiple pharmacy sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a formal professional qualification whilst learning on the job.

The posts will be based in one of 3 localities across Sussex (Mid-Sussex, Brighton & Hove, and East Sussex). Each locality will offer a varied and exciting training experience including, but not limited to the following sectors, in geographical locations most suited to the successful candidates.

• Acute hospitals
• Mental Health Services
• Community Health Services
• GP practices and NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
• Community pharmacies

It is essential that you can travel across the locality to which you are assigned, throughout the 2-year training programme

Fixed term is planned to run from February 2024 - February 2026

For an informal chat about this post please contact the Educational Programme Director (EPD) / programme lead for the locality you would prefer to be based:

Brighton & Hove, Haywards Heath: Marie Clarke - marie.clarke10@nhs.net 01444 441881 ext: 68144

Main duties of the job

Full educational support is provided, but you will need to be able to quickly learn new IT systems and embrace new technology to provide safe and effective care to patients in a variety of environments.

You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into multi-disciplinary teams.

You will need to be highly committed to achieve the qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency program. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills and be self-motivated.

Four days per week will be work based at your rotational site gaining vocational experience and completing competencies required to complete the Level 3 diploma. One day per week will be within a virtual classroom to learn the knowledge required to underpin the diploma. Your training will involve working with an educational supervisor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments and completing all assignments/projects.

Trainees who successfully complete the training programme, complete an e-portfolio and the end point assessment (EPA) will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service delivery on a flexible working basis which will include weekends, late duties and bank holidays.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton & Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath

RH16 4JS

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton & Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath

RH16 4JS

Employer's website

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

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