Job summary
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentices
We are looking to offer someone the opportunity to train to become pharmacy technicians. We are looking someone who has an interest in medicines and want to be involved in supporting patients' healthcare needs.
This is a rewarding and challenging role that enables you to earn, while being on a formal training programme leading to professional registration.
You will be working in HMP Woodhill ONE day a week and in HMP Aylesbury FOUR days a week. Your training will involve developing a work-based portfolio, undertaking assessments, assignments and projects within specified timeframes.
Main duties of the job
You will be studying as an apprentice which will include practical on the job training alongside successful completion of an in-house competency packages and a formal training programme that will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and also enjoy working as part of a team. This position is fixed term* with no guarantee of a qualified Pharmacy Technician post.
About us
You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self-motivated to complete the training programme.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervised duties will include:
- Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescriptions
- Learning how different medicines work and what they are used
- Ordering, receiving and maintaining medicines safely
- Providing excellent customer care and maintaining confidentiality while dealing with patients, staff and the public
- Meeting patients and discussing their medicines
- Providing advice and information to patients on how to use their medicines safely
- Working with patients and nursing staff on wards and in clinics to ensure safe medicines use
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervised duties will include:
- Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescriptions
- Learning how different medicines work and what they are used
- Ordering, receiving and maintaining medicines safely
- Providing excellent customer care and maintaining confidentiality while dealing with patients, staff and the public
- Meeting patients and discussing their medicines
- Providing advice and information to patients on how to use their medicines safely
- Working with patients and nursing staff on wards and in clinics to ensure safe medicines use
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above or equivalent in English, Science and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy on current OneFile system
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy
- Some understanding of stock rotation and expiry dates
- Some experience of working to deadlines and under pressure
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Accuracy - Spelling test & Grammar
- Computer Literate and able to use basic Microsoft Office
- Able to use Pharmacy computer system
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Able to maintain a 95% attendance level at college
- Demonstrate experience of working to a set procedure
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above or equivalent in English, Science and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy on current OneFile system
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy
- Some understanding of stock rotation and expiry dates
- Some experience of working to deadlines and under pressure
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Accuracy - Spelling test & Grammar
- Computer Literate and able to use basic Microsoft Office
- Able to use Pharmacy computer system
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Able to maintain a 95% attendance level at college
- Demonstrate experience of working to a set procedure
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
