Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Our Trust is pleased to be in a position to recruit a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) to commence a fixed two year apprenticeship programme, within our Pharmacy department. This position will work alongside our trained staff and other trainees within the department.

To be eligible to apply for the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician, you will need 4 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and Science (or a combined science award with one qualification at C/4 or above plus another GCSE). Maths and English Functional skills levels 2 can also be accepted. It is essential that you provide evidence of the essential qualifications prior to interview.

We have up to 4 posts available.

3 x Single Sector - based at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

1 x Cross Sector - based at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital with rotations to University Hospitals Birmingham and Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust.

Start dates for successful applicants will be offered between September 2024 and March 2025.

This is a two year fixed term apprenticeship which includes working in the Hospital Pharmacy and day release at college leading to a Level 3 qualification. (Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians). This is a nationally recognised qualification, which on completion will allow you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Available colleges are Birmingham Metropolitan College or Walsall College.

Main duties of the job

This is a rewarding and challenging role that enables you to earn, while being on a formal training programme leading to professional registration. You will be studying as an apprentice which will include practical on the job training alongside successful completion of in-house competency packages and a formal training programme that will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

While learning the practical skills that Pharmacy Technicians require you will also undertake and complete the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician qualification commencing in September 2024, you will be released for one day per week to attend college.

You will need to be self-motivated, organised, able to work efficiently to deadlines and be able to work under pressure at times. You will be expected to work through the department on a rotational basis as set out in the two-year timetable.

Please note, this is a full time 2-year fixed term contract with no guarantee of a qualified Pharmacy Technician post at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Date posted

18 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum subject to Annex 21, see job overview for more details.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-6340508

Job locations

Royal Orthopaedic Hopsital

Birmingham

B31 2AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate must have good organisational and interpersonal skills, be a team player, able to work individually whilst knowing their own limitations, who is comfortable working within a small department and able to demonstrate that they are committed to a career in Pharmacy. The 2 year post will involve rotating into Dispensary, Stores & Procurement and Ward based working.

At the end of the 2 year contract the student will be expected to have attained:Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Level: 3 (Standard) Apprenticeship

The successful candidate must have good time management skills both in and out of work due to the pressure of undertaking the qualification, and being in full time employment. A learning contract must be adhered to at all times. This post requires participation in the late night and weekend rota.

It is essential that you provide evidence of the essential qualifications prior to interview.

Please see attached job description for a full detailed job description.

Further salary details

Please be aware that for an apprenticeship role, the salary adheres to the NHS Agenda for Change Annex 21. Salaries for apprenticeship positions are paid at a percentage of the corresponding Agenda for Change Band. As a Band 4 role, the typical salary payment is 70% in the first year and 75% in the second year. However as these percentages would fall below the Minimum/National Living Wage(s), the role will offer an annual salary of £22,383, in line with Agenda for Change Band 2. This amount is subject to change with the new pay scales for 2024-25 and potential increases in subsequent year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At the end of the 2 year contract the student will be expected to have attained:Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Level: 3 (Standard) Apprenticeship

It is essential that you provide evidence of the essential qualifications prior to interview.

Please see attached job description for a full detailed job description.

Further salary details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Four GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade C/Level 4 or above and must include Science, Mathematics and English

Desirable

Additional Science or Pharmaceutical qualifications

Experience

Desirable

Hospital/Community Pharmacy expereince
Familiarity with WellSky, Omnicell, Hanwell or PICS

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Pharmacy Services
Knowledge of the role of a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Four GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade C/Level 4 or above and must include Science, Mathematics and English

Desirable

Additional Science or Pharmaceutical qualifications

Experience

Desirable

Hospital/Community Pharmacy expereince
Familiarity with WellSky, Omnicell, Hanwell or PICS

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Pharmacy Services
Knowledge of the role of a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

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.