Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to become part of the pharmacy workforce at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in a pharmacy career to 'earn while they learn' in different NHS pharmacy settings whilst gaining a qualification. Individuals will complete a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) accredited / recognised qualification resulting in the post holder being registered as a Pharmacy Technician.
The qualification will be a mixture of studying and showing competence within the acute trust with opportunities to experience different areas of pharmacy and in multi-sector rotations. This may include the NHS managed sector, primary care networks, community pharmacy and mental health over the two years. This will give the post holder a varied overview and experience of the Pharmacy Technician role in different healthcare settings.
The appointed candidates will need to demonstrate that they are patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills and committed to the training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team in this busy department is essential; therefore, a professional manner and work ethic is important for a PTPT to demonstrate.
A minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) including Mathematics, English Language & Science.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will participate in a rotational training programme. Within the hospital this may include ward based medicines management, dispensary, aseptics, clinical trials, oncology, stores, procurement, homecare and high cost drugs. Rotations external to the hospital trust may include community pharmacy, primary care, mental health and outpatient pharmacy services.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 2-year fixed-term apprenticeship post where you will study towards the Pharmacy Advanced (Level 3) Apprenticeship with a commissioned educational provider. You will participate in theoretical day-release and practical on the job training. You will undertake duties of a technical nature in all aspects of the pharmaceutical service, under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacy Technician, in order to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician, eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician (subject to the GPhC initial entry criteria).
This post will be paid under an Annex 21 agreement
SALARY Annex 21 of Band 4:Annex 21 covers trainees who enter the NHS and undertake their training whilst an employee. Annex 21 pay is determined as a percentage of the maximum qualified rate.Maximum qualified rate is £28, 976 per annum (at current rates) including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)Year 1 salary is 70% of the pay band maximum, which equates to £20, 283 per annumYear 2 salary is 75% of the pay band maximum, which equates to £21, 731 per annum
Existing employees applying for an apprenticeship training programme within the same occupation/area will be paid on their current pay structure, where this does not exceed the qualified rate, or Annex 21, whichever is higher.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 2-year fixed-term apprenticeship post where you will study towards the Pharmacy Advanced (Level 3) Apprenticeship with a commissioned educational provider. You will participate in theoretical day-release and practical on the job training. You will undertake duties of a technical nature in all aspects of the pharmaceutical service, under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacy Technician, in order to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician, eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician (subject to the GPhC initial entry criteria).
This post will be paid under an Annex 21 agreement
SALARY Annex 21 of Band 4:Annex 21 covers trainees who enter the NHS and undertake their training whilst an employee. Annex 21 pay is determined as a percentage of the maximum qualified rate.Maximum qualified rate is £28, 976 per annum (at current rates) including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)Year 1 salary is 70% of the pay band maximum, which equates to £20, 283 per annumYear 2 salary is 75% of the pay band maximum, which equates to £21, 731 per annum
Existing employees applying for an apprenticeship training programme within the same occupation/area will be paid on their current pay structure, where this does not exceed the qualified rate, or Annex 21, whichever is higher.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Four GCSE's Grade 4 or above (Grade C or above) (or equivalent recognised by training provider) to include Math, English Language and Science. You will need to bring certification evidence and copies of these to interview. We cannot interview you without these.
- Higher Education Institution entry requirement: All applicants must have evidence of Education and Skills Funding Agency approved Level 2 English Language and maths qualifications e.g. GCSE A*-C (9-4), Functional Skills Level 2, UK ENIC Statement of Comparability for overseas qualifications
- Apprenticeship eligibility requirement: oYou must be able to complete the apprenticeship in the time you have available oYou must spend at least 50% of your working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship oYou must have the right to work in England and have eligible residency status for the duration of the apprenticeship oYou must have lived and worked in the UK or EEA for the previous 3 years oYou must not be undertaking training funded through the Adult Education Budget that replicates the learning aims of the apprenticeship, that offers training that conflicts with the apprenticeship or takes place during working hours oYou must not be in receipt of any other direct Department for Education funding during the apprenticeship programme oContent of the apprenticeship must be materially different from any prior qualification held at the same or a higher level than the apprenticeship
Desirable
- A Levels
- Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of importance of Health and Safety and Risk Management
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including: oSimple calculations oAddition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, ratios
- Demonstrable understanding of the role of a pharmacy technician within the pharmacy environment and within the context of the multi-disciplinary team
- An awareness of what the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme entails and the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician
- Understanding the importance of following procedures and working within guidelines and protocols
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution
- Demonstrated knowledge of 'patient confidentiality'
- Work experience in hospital pharmacy and/or community pharmacy in the United Kingdom
- Experience of stock management
- Previous experience of NVQ or portfolio construction
- Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy or 'customer orientated' service
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Previous experience of a healthcare setting or customer-orientated service setting
- Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Evidence of recent, accredited and completed academic study
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Four GCSE's Grade 4 or above (Grade C or above) (or equivalent recognised by training provider) to include Math, English Language and Science. You will need to bring certification evidence and copies of these to interview. We cannot interview you without these.
- Higher Education Institution entry requirement: All applicants must have evidence of Education and Skills Funding Agency approved Level 2 English Language and maths qualifications e.g. GCSE A*-C (9-4), Functional Skills Level 2, UK ENIC Statement of Comparability for overseas qualifications
- Apprenticeship eligibility requirement: oYou must be able to complete the apprenticeship in the time you have available oYou must spend at least 50% of your working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship oYou must have the right to work in England and have eligible residency status for the duration of the apprenticeship oYou must have lived and worked in the UK or EEA for the previous 3 years oYou must not be undertaking training funded through the Adult Education Budget that replicates the learning aims of the apprenticeship, that offers training that conflicts with the apprenticeship or takes place during working hours oYou must not be in receipt of any other direct Department for Education funding during the apprenticeship programme oContent of the apprenticeship must be materially different from any prior qualification held at the same or a higher level than the apprenticeship
Desirable
- A Levels
- Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of importance of Health and Safety and Risk Management
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including: oSimple calculations oAddition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, ratios
- Demonstrable understanding of the role of a pharmacy technician within the pharmacy environment and within the context of the multi-disciplinary team
- An awareness of what the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme entails and the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician
- Understanding the importance of following procedures and working within guidelines and protocols
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution
- Demonstrated knowledge of 'patient confidentiality'
- Work experience in hospital pharmacy and/or community pharmacy in the United Kingdom
- Experience of stock management
- Previous experience of NVQ or portfolio construction
- Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy or 'customer orientated' service
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Previous experience of a healthcare setting or customer-orientated service setting
- Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Evidence of recent, accredited and completed academic study
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.
