University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (Annex 21)

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Job summary

The Pharmacy Department at UHB are currently looking for fourteen Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians to begin a vocational training programme in September 2023, based at either the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital or Solihull Hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the post holder to not only work as part of a pharmacy team, but to also learn the key functions of a pharmacy technician role under the guidance and support of pharmacy professionals. You will attend Walsall College one day a week to complete the Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (RQF).

The posts are full time fixed term contracts for 2 years commencing in September or October 2023. Upon successful completion you will register with the the GPhC. The salary for this training post is Band 4 Annex 21 17,602 to 18,860 p.a and you will receive 27 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.

For an informal discussion contact David Langley or Alice Mallinder (QEHB) on 0121 371 8787, or Truely Choudhuri on 0121 424 9336.

Main duties of the job

With guidance and support from pharmacy professionals you will learn and perform the duties of a qualified pharmacy technician. You will obtain and demonstrate competencies in the dispensary through to stores, distribution, medicines optimisation and the wards. This includes dispensing medication for patients, procurement and stock control, to carrying out drug histories for hospital inpatients, plus much more.

Pharmacy Technicians are vital members of the pharmacy team and contribute greatly in today's NHS healthcare team. It is an exciting time to join the profession as the role of a Pharmacy Technician is becoming more varied and complex as medicines become increasingly sophisticated. Career opportunities for a Pharmacy Technician post qualification include, medicines management roles, manufacturing, quality control, staff training, information technology, supplies procurement, clinical trials or medicines information services and managing staff and sections within the Pharmacy Department.

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians need to be able to work in a systematic and accurate manner and to have good numeracy skills. They also need to be able to communicate well with people and previous experience in a pharmacy or other health care setting would be desirable but is not essential. Strong organisational and time management skills are essential to ensure the successful achievement of the Diploma whilst working under the supervision of a Pharmacist.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1073938DO

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSE's: Maths C (4), English and Science at C(4) or above and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C(4)
Or
*Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English
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)

Desirable

*GCSE Maths B (6)
*NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

*Awareness of hospital pharmacy services

Desirable

*Pharmacy experience
*Previous experience of working with the public

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good verbal communication
*Good written communication
*Evidence of practical ability/skills -- manual dexterity
*Evidence of accuracy and precision
*Meticulous attention to detail
*Able to work as part of a team
*Numerate
*Well organised and able to meet deadlines
*Has basic keyboard skills
*Has computer awareness
*Ability to work in a team
*Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
*Good time management
*Careful and accurate in work
*Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
*Fair and objective
*Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
*Good team player and able to motivate others
*Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
*Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
*Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
*Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
*Willing to work under close supervision
*Ability to travel to other Trust sites
*Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
*Able to travel to college one day per week
*Able to lift moderate weights (up to 13Kg)
*Opportunity to work at home: revision/assignments

Desirable

*Experience/knowledge of NVQ
*Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSE's: Maths C (4), English and Science at C(4) or above and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C(4)
Or
*Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English
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)

Desirable

*GCSE Maths B (6)
*NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

*Awareness of hospital pharmacy services

Desirable

*Pharmacy experience
*Previous experience of working with the public

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good verbal communication
*Good written communication
*Evidence of practical ability/skills -- manual dexterity
*Evidence of accuracy and precision
*Meticulous attention to detail
*Able to work as part of a team
*Numerate
*Well organised and able to meet deadlines
*Has basic keyboard skills
*Has computer awareness
*Ability to work in a team
*Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
*Good time management
*Careful and accurate in work
*Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
*Fair and objective
*Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
*Good team player and able to motivate others
*Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
*Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
*Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
*Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
*Willing to work under close supervision
*Ability to travel to other Trust sites
*Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
*Able to travel to college one day per week
*Able to lift moderate weights (up to 13Kg)
*Opportunity to work at home: revision/assignments

Desirable

*Experience/knowledge of NVQ
*Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)