Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Job summary

The Medicines Management Team are offering you a fantastic opportunity to join our team; to develop your skills to their full potential whilst working towards the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

We welcome applications from Pharmacy Support workers who are motivated to develop their career and may be eligible for the Annex 30 NHS pay agreement.

The course is delivered by an accredited training provider and you will complete the training programme within a 2 year fixed term period.

We will provide you with the training and support you need to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician as well as developing a range of transferable skills.

Achievement of this qualification and completion of the apprenticeship will enable you to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as qualified Pharmacy Technician.

One of the quickest routes to becoming a registered healthcare professional is becoming a Pharmacy Technician

As a Registered Pharmacy Technician, you will be able to apply for jobs across a variety of sectors, when opportunities became available in the competitive job market, either locally, in Trusts across the NHS or other organisations.

You can further progress your career by gaining experience and moving into a variety of roles, specialising in areas such as mental health, frailty, information technology, education and training and leadership roles.

Main duties of the job

• Work in accordance with Derbyshire Community Hospital Services (DCHS) Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures and with direct or indirect supervision to work as part of the Pharmacy Team to provide an effective patient-focussed pharmacy service across specified areas.
• Undertake supervised training in the principles and practice of pharmacy, gaining the technical knowledge, skills and experience required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• You will need to be committed to learning, be highly motivated and have good interpersonal skills

About us

You will be based at Walton Hospital Pharmacy Department, working within the well-established Medicines Management Team.

The team consists of around 20 staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, and administrative support, with a wide range of experience.

There is a requirement to travel from the base at Walton Hospital to support a variety of different services across Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS), which operate across approximately 9 community hospitals, 4 Urgent Treatment Centres, many clinics and health centres, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

Please note: There is a requirement for all shortlisted applicants to visit the Pharmacy Department at Walton Hospital, prior to any interview offered. Pre-arranged visits will take place between Monday 4th November and Thursday 14th November. Further details will be sent after shortlisting has been completed.