Job summary
Would you like a career in Pharmacy and the opportunity to undertake fully supported training to become a registered Pharmacy Technician?Pharmacy Technicians increasingly play a vital role in supporting patients and other healthcare professionals in optimising medicines. Pharmacy Technicians work in a variety of settings across the Integrated Care System and undertake a wide range of duties including dispensing and accuracy checking of prescribed items, providing person centred counselling to patients, medicine optimisation and stock control and liasing with a range of healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.We have an exciting opportunity to support 2 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) as part of the National Pharmacy Technician Expansion project.
Successful candidates will undertake an innovative two-year apprenticeship within the 27 month fixed term training contract. Two cross-sector PTPT positions will rotate across CHFT Pharmacy areas including inpatient and outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to demonstrate compassion and be patient focused with excellent communication skills. Ability to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into multiple teams is essential.
You do not need previous experience of working in a pharmacy but experience of working in any healthcare environment will be beneficial.
You will need to be highly committed to achieve the Integrated Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self-motivated. You will benefit from the full support of an Educational Supervisor, practice supervisors, clinical supervisors and mentors along with the Educational providers tutors and pastoral support throughout the Apprenticeship.Due to the rotational nature of placements candidates must be willing and able to travel between sites.
Please only apply for this position if you meet all the minimum eligibility criteria as defined in the Person Specification.
About us
CHFT Pharmacy have successfully trained and supported Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians Apprenticeship since 2008.
How will we help your training role?
We will support you with a quality induction to all areas of practice, you will be allocated an educational supervisor, workplace training supervisor and a team of mentors with a range of Pharmacy and therapeutics expertise and knowledge. We will also provide a range of e-learning opportunities provided as part of your Trust and educational provider training. You will be allocated protected off the job training and as part of our experienced team of Pharmacy Technicians and Clinical Pharmacists you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge, behaviours and skills with support from your colleagues.
You will have an individual training plan designed to meet the requirements of the course but also your own individuals needs based on your current experience and skills.
Trainees who successfully complete the two year apprenticeship will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Although every effort will be made to provide a substantive position at the end of training, this cannot be guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job descriptions for the main responsibilities of the Cross-sector PTPT position.
As a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician post applicants must meet the General Pharmaceutical Councils fitness to practice criteria.
Applications which do not meet the providers entry requirements or apprenticeship funding requirements will not be shortlisted. Due to the requirements of this demanding training experience, it is preferred that successful candidates will be employed on a full-time contract. However, part-time will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job descriptions for the main responsibilities of the Cross-sector PTPT position.
As a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician post applicants must meet the General Pharmaceutical Councils fitness to practice criteria.
Applications which do not meet the providers entry requirements or apprenticeship funding requirements will not be shortlisted. Due to the requirements of this demanding training experience, it is preferred that successful candidates will be employed on a full-time contract. However, part-time will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- You will require five GCSE passes (Grade A*-C / Level 9-4) which include the following subjects o Mathematics o English Language o Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of Pharmacy Assistant approved/accredited qualification/apprenticeship
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Evidence to demonstrate enthusiasm, determination and drive as well as being compassionate and caring
- Computer literate
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Customer service techniques
Desirable
- Pharmacy Assistant Experience
- Dispensary experience
- Experience in dealing with the public
- Experience in healthcare setting
- A good understanding of the role of a Pharmacy Technician
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care Team worker
- Organisational and time management skills required for planning own work/selfdevelopment
- Ability to use initiative
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated with a desire to learn
- Able to understand and follow written procedures
- Organised, tidy and methodical
- Meticulous attention to detail
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- You will require five GCSE passes (Grade A*-C / Level 9-4) which include the following subjects o Mathematics o English Language o Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of Pharmacy Assistant approved/accredited qualification/apprenticeship
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Evidence to demonstrate enthusiasm, determination and drive as well as being compassionate and caring
- Computer literate
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Customer service techniques
Desirable
- Pharmacy Assistant Experience
- Dispensary experience
- Experience in dealing with the public
- Experience in healthcare setting
- A good understanding of the role of a Pharmacy Technician
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care Team worker
- Organisational and time management skills required for planning own work/selfdevelopment
- Ability to use initiative
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated with a desire to learn
- Able to understand and follow written procedures
- Organised, tidy and methodical
- Meticulous attention to detail
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross-site Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust
Halifax Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
