Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
Job overview
We are looking for two highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals to become part of the Pharmacy workforce at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is an exciting pan hospital training program spanning two years. This will give you a fantastic overview and experience of the Pharmacy Technician role in a specialised and supportive hospital setting.
The post is for a 2-year, fixed term contract for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice. Individuals will complete a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) accredited / recognised qualification resulting in the post holder being able to register with the GPhC as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
As an Apprentice you will be supported by not only a dedicated Pharmacy Tutor and College Tutor but also the wider award-winning Apprenticeship Team.
If you are interested in learning more about Apprenticeships at GOSH please check out our website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/organisation-employee-development/building-our-future-with-apprenticeships/
Main duties of the job
You will be required to participate in a rotational training programme. These rotations include Patient Services, Outpatient Pharmacy, Medicines Management, Stores/Procurement, and Medicines Information.
You will work in an environment that will support children, young people, and their families with their medications, managing the supply of medicines and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
You will need to demonstrate that you are patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout this busy department is essential, therefore a professional approach is key.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria- GOSH Always Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria- 4 GCSE’s or equivalent grade 4 (C) or above including English, Maths & a Science
- Able to commit to a two year training program and able to undertake college work outside working hours
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience of direct working with the public
- Numerate
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Skill or relevant experience
- Experience of working within a hospital environment
- Experience of working within a pharmacy environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Self–motivated
- Good Organisational skills
- Ability to learn in a formal and informal environment and work to deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills to enable communication effectively with patients, tutors, assessors and colleagues
- Computer literate
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to use initiative under supervision
- Attention to detail
- Methodical an tidy worker
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.