North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

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Job summary

We are seeking two Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to join us.

Pharmacy technicians are a vital part of the pharmacy team. They work under the supervision of the pharmacist to ensure the safe running of the pharmacy and make sure patients get the most from their medicines. The role will enable successful candidates to undertake the necessary training and development to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Our Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentices undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme with the University of East Anglia with lots of support from our dedicated and experienced training team. You will attend a virtual training to study for the coursework for your Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.

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. Pharmacy experience is not essential but would be desirable but a NVQ2 in pharmacy is not an alternative to the academic requirements above. Proof of the above qualifications will be requested at interview.

Main duties of the job

Career opportunities following qualification, and registration include, medicines management roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, procurement, and many more. Further training is available to help develop your career in some of these areas.

Our PTPTs support medicines supply and optimisation throughout the Trust. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, a proactive learner and are able to plan and organise your own workload. You need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are a must and most importantly a professional attitude and patient centred approach.

About us

During your training you will be involved in supporting the efficient delivery of medicines including dispensing, stock control, aseptic production and quality control. This will be across our Pharmacy Departments at the University Hospital of North Tees, University Hospital of Hartlepool along with Stockton Quality Control Laboratory which is the specialist regional service for the North East and North Cumbria.

You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards delivering pharmacy ward based services. You will take patient medication histories, assess patient's own drugs and educate patients on how optimise their medicines. As part of the programme you will gain the knowledge and skills required to final accuracy check dispensed medicines and products.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-PHA6254797

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or above
  • GCSE English Grade C/4 or above
  • GCSE in a Science Grade C/4 or above
  • Additional GCSE Grade C/4 or above

Desirable

  • Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • Work experience in a hospital or a community pharmacy
  • Experience within a customer or healthcare role

Skills

Essential

  • Able to produce assignments using a computer
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or above
  • GCSE English Grade C/4 or above
  • GCSE in a Science Grade C/4 or above
  • Additional GCSE Grade C/4 or above

Desirable

  • Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • Work experience in a hospital or a community pharmacy
  • Experience within a customer or healthcare role

Skills

Essential

  • Able to produce assignments using a computer

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician

Sharon Harris

Sharon.harris24@nhs.net

01642624357

Details

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-PHA6254797

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


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