Job summary
We are actively recruiting 2 posts for the role of a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician which will be either a hospital-only placement or in a fixed collaboration with either a GP surgery or community pharmacy across East, West and Mid Cornwall.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified people to train as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. You will require at least 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science (to include Chemistry or Biology). If you do not possess these qualifications and want to apply, please contact the person specified below to discuss.
Main duties of the job
Training over the 24 month period is by a combination of virtual classroom sessions with appropriate provider (Bradford College, Buttercups or University of East Anglia) and on the job experience at various sites, which may include GP Practice, Community Pharmacy and other secondary care organisations, following a rotational timetable, to build a portfolio towards gaining the qualification to become a certified Pharmacy Technician.
Upon successful completion of the qualification and training period, you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will be supervised and assessed throughout your training and will also be expected to commit your personal time to complete the assignments and underpinning knowledge elements of these courses.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, however part time hours may be considered.
About us
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician 24 month fixed term contract.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be patient focused; have good interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to apply theory to practice and be fully committed to the training programme.
The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst also working in different busy environments is essential. You must also be prepared to travel to various locations within Cornwall to meet the requirements of the rotation involved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be patient focused; have good interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to apply theory to practice and be fully committed to the training programme.
The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst also working in different busy environments is essential. You must also be prepared to travel to various locations within Cornwall to meet the requirements of the rotation involved.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or above OR equivalent including Math, English Language and Literature and one Science based subject or Double Science
Desirable
- BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
Additional circumstances
Essential
- Must have been living in the UK / EU for the last 3 years and hold a current National Insurance Number.
- Must meet requirements to qualify for Apprenticeship funding.
- Able to work the hours required, including weekends and bank holidays
- To be willing to work with hazardous substances such as toxic chemotherapy products and radioactive sources
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence - or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to apply theory to practice
Desirable
- Previous experience in either hospital, retail or general practice pharmacy
- Able to show evidence of interest in the work of a Pharmacy Technician
Practical & Intelectual Skills
Essential
- Good all round communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Ability to prioritise work and cope with meeting deadlines and manage time effectively
- Able to cope with very occasional distressing situations
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate good levels of skill related to manual dexterity
- Working with JAC or similar computer drug systems
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- A frequent requirement for moderate bending and lifting able to push trolleys to wards and departments
- To be able to concentrate for frequent but short time frames during medicine dispensing
- Ability to work within an acute healthcare setting.
- To be prepared to travel to different work placements as per the rotational timetable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or above OR equivalent including Math, English Language and Literature and one Science based subject or Double Science
Desirable
- BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
Additional circumstances
Essential
- Must have been living in the UK / EU for the last 3 years and hold a current National Insurance Number.
- Must meet requirements to qualify for Apprenticeship funding.
- Able to work the hours required, including weekends and bank holidays
- To be willing to work with hazardous substances such as toxic chemotherapy products and radioactive sources
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence - or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to apply theory to practice
Desirable
- Previous experience in either hospital, retail or general practice pharmacy
- Able to show evidence of interest in the work of a Pharmacy Technician
Practical & Intelectual Skills
Essential
- Good all round communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Ability to prioritise work and cope with meeting deadlines and manage time effectively
- Able to cope with very occasional distressing situations
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate good levels of skill related to manual dexterity
- Working with JAC or similar computer drug systems
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- A frequent requirement for moderate bending and lifting able to push trolleys to wards and departments
- To be able to concentrate for frequent but short time frames during medicine dispensing
- Ability to work within an acute healthcare setting.
- To be prepared to travel to different work placements as per the rotational timetable.
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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