Job summary
This post is a fixed term training contract of 24 months. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.
Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.
During the two-year training, provided by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.
Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for jobs as a pharmacy technician.
For further information related to the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician training programme, please visit the UEA (Certificate of Higher Education for Pharmacy Practice Qualification) and HEIW websites.
Main duties of the job
If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our dynamic and motivated Pharmacy teams across our Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospital sites (Candidates are asked to consider their preferred base site and state this in their application form, if appropriate).
The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously developing into new activity and job roles, which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a hospital setting dispensing for Inpatients and Outpatients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward-based work.
On the 9th November at 10am Swansea Bay representatives will be hosting a virtual Q&A event to provide further information and answer any questions you may have about these positions. If you are interested in joining this Q&A session, please e-mail Gaynor.C.Thomas@wales.nhs.uk or Daniel.Lewis@wales.nhs.uk and we will provide you with a session web link.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualificationwill not beconsidered. Those that have previously accessed funding for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician training will also not be considered.
To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*- C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:
- GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level.
- GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.
- One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent.
Proof of qualifications will be required at interview. Please ensure that you have access to your original awarding certificates prior to application.
Candidates who apply using equivalence principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales communication and application of number. Overseas candidates applying using equivalence principles will be required to provide evidence e.g. Statement of Comparability from the UK National Agency of Qualifications and Skills.
You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales digital literacy at level 2 will need to complete this as part of the programme.
To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in a pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualificationwill not beconsidered. Those that have previously accessed funding for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician training will also not be considered.
To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*- C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:
- GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level.
- GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.
- One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent.
Proof of qualifications will be required at interview. Please ensure that you have access to your original awarding certificates prior to application.
Candidates who apply using equivalence principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales communication and application of number. Overseas candidates applying using equivalence principles will be required to provide evidence e.g. Statement of Comparability from the UK National Agency of Qualifications and Skills.
You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales digital literacy at level 2 will need to complete this as part of the programme.
To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in a pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FOUR GSCEs (or equivalent) Grade C and above including Maths, English and Science.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community).
- Previous work experience.
- Experience of NVQ training and assessment.
- Knowledge of pharmacy, stock management and/or manufacturing.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude to improvement and development.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development (CPD).
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FOUR GSCEs (or equivalent) Grade C and above including Maths, English and Science.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community).
- Previous work experience.
- Experience of NVQ training and assessment.
- Knowledge of pharmacy, stock management and/or manufacturing.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude to improvement and development.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development (CPD).
Desirable
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).
