Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
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Job summary
20,380-22,370 (Band 4 annex 21) or AfC Annex 30
The Pharmacy Department at UHB are currently recruiting Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprentices to begin a vocational training programme commencing Autumn 2024. Multiple posts are available at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital, with the opportunity for cross sector working.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the post holder to not only work as part of a pharmacy team, but 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 two year. Upon successful completion you will register with the GPhC. The Salary for this training post is 20,380 in the first year and in the second year 21,835 or 22,370 if aged 21 or over, unless NHS pay preservation provision applies (AfC Annex 30). You will also receive 27 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.
Apprenticeship funding rules apply.
For an informal discussion contact:
David Langley -- David.Langley@uhb.nhs.uk - 07552266226 or
Truely Choudhuri -- Truely.Choudhuri@uhb.nhs.uk - 07552266270
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Technicians are vital members of the pharmacy team and contribute greatly to today's NHS healthcare team. 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.
Pharmacy Technicians are involved in the preparation, dispensing and supply of medicines to wards, departments and directly to patients. They support Pharmacists in providing safe and effective drug treatment for all our patients.
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. 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.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20,380 to £22,370 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1085335DH
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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