Job summary
The Pharmacy Department are looking to recruit Two Apprentice
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
Pharmacy Technicians are vital members of todays healthcare team
and contribute greatly in the supply of medicines and products to patients.
The role is becoming more varied and complex as medicines become
increasingly sophisticated. Career opportunities for registered pharmacy technicians
once qualified include; Medicines Management, Manufacturing and Aseptics,
Quality Control, Education and Training, Information Technology, Procurement, Homecare,
Clinical Trials, Medicines Information, Governance and Quality and Operational
Management.
The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship, which
involves on the job training whilst you study to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in
the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
On completion of the apprenticeship programme and End Point
Assessment (EPA), successful candidates will be able to apply for registration
to practice as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
(GPhC).
Training and support will be provided by work based assessors
and the training provider.
Main duties of the job
Minimum entry requirements are:-
GCSEs: Maths C, English and Science (at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.
Or
Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and holds a functional skills level 2 qualification in Maths and English (equivalent to C grade or 4).
Or
Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent)
Or
Degree in science or humanities and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
- Where a grade C is required must have 4 or above
Apprenticeship funding rules apply.
If you do not meet the above criteria, you will not be shortlisted.
The training will be based at the Pharmacy department at Birmingham Womens and Childrens Hospital, however a flexible working approach will be required as elements of the training will take place at cross sites and at other local hospitals, which will require travelling to independently.
This is a 2 year fixed term full time contract Monday to Friday, successful candidates will be expected to participate in weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Year 1 £19,317 (70% of top scale of Band 4)
Year 2 £20,697 (75% of top scale of Band 4)
Please note: we may close the job early if we experience a high volume of applicants.
You will be notified via email if you are shortlisted.
Interviews will take place on Monday 24th July 2023 and will be held at Birmingham Childrens Hospital site.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs: Maths C, English and Science (at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.
- Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and holds a functional skills level 2 qualification in Maths and English (equivalent to C grade or 4).
- Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
- Degree in science or humanities and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
- For candidates who have the new numbering system for GCSEs, see equivalent grades below. Where a grade C is required must have 4 or above
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience with the public.
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous Pharmacy experience
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy.
- Able to perform calculations
- Able to work to policies and procedures
- Self-motivated.
- Basic computer skills keyboard, XL Word
Desirable
- Well organized /able to meet deadline.
- Power point.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to participate in Bank Holiday, weekend and late night work. Work cross site, to provide a pharmacy service within the Trust. To visit other hospitals to provide comprehensive training. Able to travel to college one day per week. Mature and professional approach. Capable of occasional moderate lifting <13kg.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs: Maths C, English and Science (at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.
- Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and holds a functional skills level 2 qualification in Maths and English (equivalent to C grade or 4).
- Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
- Degree in science or humanities and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
- For candidates who have the new numbering system for GCSEs, see equivalent grades below. Where a grade C is required must have 4 or above
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience with the public.
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous Pharmacy experience
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy.
- Able to perform calculations
- Able to work to policies and procedures
- Self-motivated.
- Basic computer skills keyboard, XL Word
Desirable
- Well organized /able to meet deadline.
- Power point.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to participate in Bank Holiday, weekend and late night work. Work cross site, to provide a pharmacy service within the Trust. To visit other hospitals to provide comprehensive training. Able to travel to college one day per week. Mature and professional approach. Capable of occasional moderate lifting <13kg.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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