Job summary
Are you looking for a career in Pharmacy?
We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated individuals who are keen to develop their skills to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.
Bart's Health NHS Trust offer a two year Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician programme. This involves practical work-based learning as well as gaining underpinning knowledge. Support will be provided for development and training.
After successfully completing the two year course you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must have 4 GCSE's which must include Maths, English and Double Science at grade C/4-9 or above. Functional skills level 2 for Maths and English will also be accepted. Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will rotate through various areas of Pharmacy including Dispensary, Lloyds Outpatient Pharmacy, Medicines Management, Medicines Distribution and Technical Services. You will be based at one of four sites (listed below) and offered a variety of experience and training. You will also get the chance to do at least rotation at a different hospital to further broaden your experience:
Royal London HospitalWhipps Cross University HospitalNewham University Hospital
Applicants should be committed to completing a two year training programme, hardworking, have excellent communication skills and have a passion for pursuing a career as a Pharmacy Technician.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you are interested in working at one of the largest Trusts in Europe, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and would like any further details, please contact:
Shelly French Head of Pharmacy Technician DevelopmentShelly.french1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will rotate through various areas of Pharmacy including Dispensary, Lloyds Outpatient Pharmacy, Medicines Management, Medicines Distribution and Technical Services. You will be based at one of four sites (listed below) and offered a variety of experience and training. You will also get the chance to do at least rotation at a different hospital to further broaden your experience:
Royal London HospitalWhipps Cross University HospitalNewham University Hospital
Applicants should be committed to completing a two year training programme, hardworking, have excellent communication skills and have a passion for pursuing a career as a Pharmacy Technician.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you are interested in working at one of the largest Trusts in Europe, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and would like any further details, please contact:
Shelly French Head of Pharmacy Technician DevelopmentShelly.french1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE's which must include Maths, English or functional skills level 2 for Maths and English Double Science at grade C/4-9 or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services skills
Experience
Essential
- Able to work accurately and methodically
- Able to work accurately and methodically
Knowledge
Essential
- Work experience in a pharmacy environment
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- Able to demonstrate a very good level of literacy and numeracy
- Organistation skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Managing study and work at the same time.
- Prioritisation skills,
Other
Essential
- Able to meet deadlines
- High level of maturity and self confidence
- Reliable and committed to a two year training programme
- Flexible and able to adapt to different situations/environments/Working times/shifts/weekends
- Hard working and conscientious, with a can do attitude
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Has understanding and a specific interest in pharmacy
- Understands importance of procedures
- Has an understanding of stock control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE's which must include Maths, English or functional skills level 2 for Maths and English Double Science at grade C/4-9 or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services skills
Experience
Essential
- Able to work accurately and methodically
- Able to work accurately and methodically
Knowledge
Essential
- Work experience in a pharmacy environment
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- Able to demonstrate a very good level of literacy and numeracy
- Organistation skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Managing study and work at the same time.
- Prioritisation skills,
Other
Essential
- Able to meet deadlines
- High level of maturity and self confidence
- Reliable and committed to a two year training programme
- Flexible and able to adapt to different situations/environments/Working times/shifts/weekends
- Hard working and conscientious, with a can do attitude
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Has understanding and a specific interest in pharmacy
- Understands importance of procedures
- Has an understanding of stock control
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).
