Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Job summary

Do you want to take the first step on the ladder to become a Pharmacy Technician?

Have you thought how exciting it would be to develop skills in different sectors whilst you train and achieve a professional qualification?

If so we have a great opportunity for you! Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are offering the chance for a student to train as a pharmacy technician.

37.5 hours per week - 24 month fixed term

AFC Annex 21 Band 4 pay will calculate to a salary of Year 1 - £17,417 Year 2 - £18,662.

At Lancashire and South Cumbria, you would be based at Dane Garth mental health inpatient unit. You would be part of a fantastic and supportive pharmacy team who would guide you through the skills and knowledge you need to achieve whilst on your course.

This is such an exciting development for the right person who is committed and passionate about a career in pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

You would be expected to complete a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship to enable the applicant to be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

You will require FOUR GCSE passes (Grade A-C/Level 9-4) including Mathematics, English Language, Science and one other. Functional Skills will be accepted as an alternative for Maths & English Language.

Throughout the duration of your training you will be fully supported by an educational supervisor and practice supervisors as well as the wider pharmacy teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• To help provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service with emphasis on the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines to patients and for the supply of medicines to wards, departments and partnership organisations under supervision.
• Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and national and local standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines.

About us

Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course.

The training provider will require evidence of:

1. Remaining length of visa which covers the duration of the course
2. Minimum 3 years residing in the UK (pre-enrolment onto apprenticeship)

We advise that you check thehttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fundfor more details on your visa's eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dane Garth

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4JR

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dane Garth

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4JR

Employer's website

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

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