Pre-registration Cross Sector Pharmacy Technician
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated person interested in pursuing a pharmacy career in Wolverhampton? Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills? We are looking for hardworking, dynamic and bright individuals to take part in a new and exciting training role.
We are looking for positive, supportive, reliable and trustworthy individuals to join us in a new and exciting programme which will allow you to train and work across two different sectors of pharmacy – GP surgery and Hospital
You would be employed for two years on one year fixed term contracts reviewed for renewal at the end of the first year, 37.5 hours a week and will be rotating across the two different sectors to gain practical experience in the work environment, whilst also studying for the National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service skills (QCF) in the work place..On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician able to practice in a variety of roles within the Healthcare profession.
''Must be able to start by 5th March 2025 & meet apprenticeship funding requirements'' and "Must have access to their own car for work purposes. Will need business insurance to travel to sites within the PCN"
Main duties of the job
Train in all areas of the GP Practice and Pharmacy Department, assisting with the provision of the broad range of services provided across the Trust working under the supervision of registered Pharmacy technicians and Pharmacists.
Study to achieve a National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service skills (QCF) in the work place.
Produce a portfolio of work.
Some duties will be undertaken in the form of training exercises and competence based assessments.
Support the work of the main dispensary in the provision of an extended hour’s service.
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are expected to expand and broaden their skills and abilities. Nonetheless, they must operate at all times under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, unless operating according to agreed procedures that have been approved by the PCN Lead Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist or Pharmacy Superintendent
Working for our organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands, with 960 inpatient beds across the three sites of New Cross Hospital, Cannock Hospital and West Park Hospital. The Trust also provides primary care services through the RWT Primary Care Network.The Prescribing Support Team also provides CCG Pharmacy services across Wolverhampton. It is the largest employer in Wolverhampton, with more than 9400 staff working in more than 350 different roles.
Working for the Trust provides you with opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills across multiple sectors of healthcare and access to clinical and management experts in all areas.
The Trust is an organisation which strives to provide high quality and safe care for our patients in an environment which staff are proud to work in. The Trust has been rated 'GOOD' overall by the Care Quality Commission, as well as achieving a good rating in the effective, caring, responsive and well led categories.
There are strong links with both Wolverhampton and Birmingham Universities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications - only one of the below required
Essential criteria- GCSE Math’s C/4, English and Science(at C/4 or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C/4 or equivalent
- OR Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English (must meet open awards minimum credit requirements)
- OR Three ‘A’ levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C/4 (GCSE or equivalent).
- OR Degree in science or humanities and Maths C/4 (GCSE or equivalent).
We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.
Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system.Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job and Skilled worker visa https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.