Job summary
PLEASE DO NOT RE APPLY IF YOU HAD APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 3 MONTHS
Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above (level 4-9) and must include:
Mathematics (Level 2 functional skills will be considered as an alternative)
English Language (Level 2 in functional skills will be considered as an alternative)
Science (please specify if Biology, Chemistry or Physics on application).
(BTEC Level 2 certificate in Applied Science will be considered as 1 GCSE, Extended Certificate or Diploma will be considered as 4 GCSEs at grade A-C). Level 3 diploma is equivalent to A-level.
The Pharmacy Department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is looking for aspirational, enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate individuals to embark on a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
As registration and the completion Professional Revalidation is mandatory, this is an exciting time to train, qualify and practice as a Pharmacy Technician. At the Royal Berkshire we facilitate an excellent Training programme for the two years.
Previous experience of Pharmacy and completion of the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services would be desirable but is not essential.
Potential candidates will be invited to attend an interview and will be subject to a literacy and numeracy assessment.
Main duties of the job
You will be provided with full support and training in these areas from work based supervisors/mentors and on-line Assessors as well as study time to complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians alongside regular support from a designated Education Programme Director (Practice Educator Pharmacy Technician).
This training opportunity is a full time, 2 year, fixed-term contract and you will need to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians course via an approved and GPhC accredited course provider and will follow the apprenticeship route.
About us
As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician you will rotate through:-
Dispensary (inpatients and outpatients)
Pharmacy Stores & Procurement
Medicines Management
Medicines Information
Clinical Trials
Technical Services
Home care
Qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician roles are now diverse and integral to Pharmacy Services and actively support multidisciplinary teams across a wide range of healthcare sectors, leading to careers in:-
Information Technology
Medicines Optimisation
Medicines Information
Medicines Administration
Procurement
Technical Services
Homecare
Senior Management
Academia/Teaching
Pharmaceutical Industry
Prison sector
GP Practice
Professional Lead and Regulatory Body Organisations
Ministry of Defence/Armed Forces
Veterinary Medicine
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be organised, have excellent time management skills and have continuous self motivation to complete the two year training programme to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Applicants will be strictly assessed against the Person Specification criteria of the job description and would need to be able to commence the post end of Aug/beginning of Sept 2021.
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) undertake arotational training programme to support their learning to gain a level ofcompetence enabling them to be awarded with a BTEC Level 3 Diploma inthe Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (commencingSept 2021 via college). They are responsible for the provision of generalpharmaceutical duties under the direction and control of the Chief Pharmacist and supervised by a Senior Pharmacy member of staff.
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade A*- C/9-4, which must include Maths, English Language, at least two Science subjects and 1 other GCSE (standard required by the GPhC and training course providers).
English: GCSE grade* 4 or above. An Alternative is that you have a certificate in Level 2 LiteracyMaths: GCSE grade* 4 or above. An Alternative is that you have a certificate in Level 2 numeracyScience: GCSE grade* 4 or above in Double Science or Biology. An alternative is that you will have achieved at least merit in a Level 2 BTEC Applied Science.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be organised, have excellent time management skills and have continuous self motivation to complete the two year training programme to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Applicants will be strictly assessed against the Person Specification criteria of the job description and would need to be able to commence the post end of Aug/beginning of Sept 2021.
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) undertake arotational training programme to support their learning to gain a level ofcompetence enabling them to be awarded with a BTEC Level 3 Diploma inthe Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (commencingSept 2021 via college). They are responsible for the provision of generalpharmaceutical duties under the direction and control of the Chief Pharmacist and supervised by a Senior Pharmacy member of staff.
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade A*- C/9-4, which must include Maths, English Language, at least two Science subjects and 1 other GCSE (standard required by the GPhC and training course providers).
English: GCSE grade* 4 or above. An Alternative is that you have a certificate in Level 2 LiteracyMaths: GCSE grade* 4 or above. An Alternative is that you have a certificate in Level 2 numeracyScience: GCSE grade* 4 or above in Double Science or Biology. An alternative is that you will have achieved at least merit in a Level 2 BTEC Applied Science.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's grade C / 4 or above, (or equivalent) must include Maths, English Language, 2 Science subjects and 1 other to the standard required by the training course provider.
- Standard keyboard skills (RSA level 2 or equivalent)
- Clear written and spoken English (ILETS 7 for overseas candidates)
Desirable
- Completion of NVQ 2 In Pharmacy Service skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a customer facing environment.
- Evidence of previous team or group work & self-initiative.
- Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages and databases.
Desirable
- Has experience of using pharmacy related computer programs
- Previous pharmacy experience, either hospital or retail dispensary or any work experience with customers in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's grade C / 4 or above, (or equivalent) must include Maths, English Language, 2 Science subjects and 1 other to the standard required by the training course provider.
- Standard keyboard skills (RSA level 2 or equivalent)
- Clear written and spoken English (ILETS 7 for overseas candidates)
Desirable
- Completion of NVQ 2 In Pharmacy Service skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a customer facing environment.
- Evidence of previous team or group work & self-initiative.
- Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages and databases.
Desirable
- Has experience of using pharmacy related computer programs
- Previous pharmacy experience, either hospital or retail dispensary or any work experience with customers in a healthcare setting.
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).
