Job summary
The East London Foundation Trust Pharmacy Department are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy technician to join our innovative pharmacy team for February 2025 commencement.
This is a 2 year multi-sector training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify, register and work as a Pharmacy Technician and is a stepping stone to a wider career in Pharmacy. The training includes a versatile clinical programme that provides rotations across mental health, acute trust and ambulance services.
Main duties of the job
The trainee will be based at Mile End hospital, but will be required to complete rotations at our other sites including City & Hackney and Newham Center for Mental Health. Trainee would be required to complete rotations at Barts Health NHS Trust and rotation at London Ambulance services (location can vary within London such as Barking and Waterloo). Trainees will also get exposure to medicines safety and community mental health transformation.The trainee will be allocated an Education Supervisor who will oversee and support the trainee for the 24-month training period. Each workplace rotation will have a designated Practice supervisor that will oversee training and development in that rotation.
The underpinning knowledge and qualification will be delivered by a training provider- Skills4pharmacy. Study time will be available during your working week, but completion of assignments in your own time will also be required. You will need to be highly committed to achieve this qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency program. Individuals will need to be highly organised, self-motivated and capable of meeting multiple deadlines.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. ELFT is dedicated to your growth and continuous learning and has various well-being initiatives available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprentice is supported throughout the training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard. They are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to quickly learn new IT systems, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and also enjoy working as part of a team.
This post is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract, full time Monday to Friday, with weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis..
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprentice is supported throughout the training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard. They are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to quickly learn new IT systems, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and also enjoy working as part of a team.
This post is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract, full time Monday to Friday, with weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis..
Person Specification
Education, Training, Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSEs at A-C Grade or 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths
- oBasic computer skills
Desirable
- oNVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential
- oHas understanding, knowledge and a specific interest in pharmacy.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in a healthcare setting
- oPrevious experience in Pharmacy
- oPrevious experience of handling or processing medicines and/or prescriptions
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oUnderstands the importance of Patient confidentiality
- oUnderstands of the importance of good communication
- oUnderstands of the importance of good stock control.
- oUnderstands the importance of Procedures.
- oGood written and Verbal communication skills
- oGood Interpersonal skills
- oAble to follow written and verbal instructions
- oPrioritization and time management skills
- oAble to demonstrate excellent communication skills, face to face and on the telephone
- oGood organization skills
- oAble to work in a busy environment
- oEvidence of ability to problem solve
- oAble to work accurately with attention to detail
- oAble to complete some study in own time
- oAble to meet deadlines
- oHas an understanding of the Pharmacy Technician role.
Desirable
- oHas knowledge of a computer dispensing program or prescribing program
Other
Essential
- oReliable and committed to the 2-year program
- oAble to take direction from senior members of staff
- oAbility to cope with home/work/study balance
- oRemains calm under pressure
- oGood timekeeping and attendance record
- oWeekend and Bank holiday working
Desirable
- oHas full UK driving license
Person Specification
Education, Training, Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSEs at A-C Grade or 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths
- oBasic computer skills
Desirable
- oNVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential
- oHas understanding, knowledge and a specific interest in pharmacy.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in a healthcare setting
- oPrevious experience in Pharmacy
- oPrevious experience of handling or processing medicines and/or prescriptions
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oUnderstands the importance of Patient confidentiality
- oUnderstands of the importance of good communication
- oUnderstands of the importance of good stock control.
- oUnderstands the importance of Procedures.
- oGood written and Verbal communication skills
- oGood Interpersonal skills
- oAble to follow written and verbal instructions
- oPrioritization and time management skills
- oAble to demonstrate excellent communication skills, face to face and on the telephone
- oGood organization skills
- oAble to work in a busy environment
- oEvidence of ability to problem solve
- oAble to work accurately with attention to detail
- oAble to complete some study in own time
- oAble to meet deadlines
- oHas an understanding of the Pharmacy Technician role.
Desirable
- oHas knowledge of a computer dispensing program or prescribing program
Other
Essential
- oReliable and committed to the 2-year program
- oAble to take direction from senior members of staff
- oAbility to cope with home/work/study balance
- oRemains calm under pressure
- oGood timekeeping and attendance record
- oWeekend and Bank holiday working
Desirable
- oHas full UK driving license
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.
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.
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).
