Apprentice Pharmacy Technician
Job overview
Apprentice Pharmacy Technician - Band 3
Full time -3 7.5 hours with 1 day study leave
Fixed Term contract - 2 years
Applications are invited for a Apprentice Pharmacy Technician post whilst completing a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
You must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE's Grade A-C or equivalent including English, Maths, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject. UK qualifications or NARIC certificate essential.
This is a development opportunity for a candidate at pre-graduate level open to applicants with previous level 4 qualifications and above e.g. a degree.
Please note: the exception to this is where previous study is in a Pharmacy related area- unfortunately we are not able to accept applicants with a Pharmacy related level 4 or above qualification
Individuals will need to be highly organised, motivated and capable of meeting multiple deadlines. You must be able to plan your own studies at home and complete college work punctually. The majority of study will be completed in your own time.We are looking for individuals who can guarantee this type of commitment the post is suitable only for those dedicated to becoming a pharmacy technician and able to put in the hard work consistently over the 2 year contract.
The pharmacy service is provided 7 days per week and the successful applicant will be expected to work weekends on a planned rotation.
Main duties of the job
To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing anddeveloping the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service
including a comprehensive dispensing and medicines
distribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wards
and departments throughout the Trust. Duties are carried out
in specified areas of the pharmacy department under the
control or direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy
technician.
To undertake suitable training and study to successfullycomplete a Level 3 Diploma in the Principals and Practice for
Pharmacy Technicians. This will enable the applicant to be
eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with The General
Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Working for our organisation
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Good general education, A minimum of 4 GCSE passes at Grades A-C or equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject
- Currently undertaking an approved trainee pharmacy technician training programme
- IT qualification e.g. ECDL
Experience
Desirable criteria- Recent experience of working in a busy Hospital or Community Pharmacy
- Recent experience of working in a health care / public service environment (if not Pharmacy)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Can communicate effectively with patients and service users
- Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas
- Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute.These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.
Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.
At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates.
At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route.
To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK.
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Ordinarily, we accept online job applications only, however, as a part of reasonable adjustments, to meet different needs and requirements and ensure that applicants are able to give their best throughout the recruitment process, consideration will be given to a paper-based application, if requested.Please enquire with [email protected] or pick up an application template in person from our office.
Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.
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