The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Cross Sector Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint Cross Sector Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and have2 posts at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and 2 posts available at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The role of a Pharmacy Technician is challenging, varied, complex and responsive to the increasingly innovative development of new medicines and their role in healthcare today.

This vacancy offers the exciting opportunity to train in different sectors of Pharmacy, including Hospital Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy and GP practice (depending on placement availability).

The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship full time fixed term contract for 2 years. You will study to achieve :- L3 Integrated Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. This qualification is approved to enable you to apply for registration to practice as Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Training and support will be provided by work based mentors and course tutors during your training.

Any age post full-time education 16+

Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training,

Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area.

Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.

OR

Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document:

Apprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Main duties of the job

The position of trainee Pharmacy Technician is a two-year fixed term post which will enable the trainee to complete an advanced apprenticeship in Pharmacy leading to application for registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice as a professionally registered Pharmacy Technician.

Whilst in training the post holder will carry out pharmaceutical duties, under the direct supervision of an appropriate person in all sections of the Pharmacy department at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, the community Pharmacy placement and the GP placement. Some of the duties will be in the form of training exercises and competence-based assessments in conjunction with the L3 Integrated Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The Pharmacy department is split over 2 sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. An inpatient and outpatient dispensing service is offered at both sites along with patient medication review and stock management at ward level. The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site has an aseptic suite to compound and supply intravenous chemotherapy, nutrition and radioactive tracers for both sites.

Career opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians, post registration, include; medicines management roles; manufacturing; staff training; information technology; clinical trials; and contributing to the management of a comprehensive pharmacy service.

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (70% year 1 and 75% year 2)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-PPT-986

Job locations

Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust

Apley Castle

Telford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's: Maths C, English and Science ( Grade 4-9, A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C (4)

Desirable

  • L2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Well organised/able to meet deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience with the public.
  • Basic computer skills e.g Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a pharmacy setting.

Other

Essential

  • Capable of occasional moderate lifting
  • Able to participate in weekend/bank holiday work.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's: Maths C, English and Science ( Grade 4-9, A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C (4)

Desirable

  • L2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Well organised/able to meet deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience with the public.
  • Basic computer skills e.g Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a pharmacy setting.

Other

Essential

  • Capable of occasional moderate lifting
  • Able to participate in weekend/bank holiday work.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician Education and Training

Joanne Carswell

joanne.carswell2@nhs.net

01952644360

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (70% year 1 and 75% year 2)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-PPT-986

Job locations

Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


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