Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for 1 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This apprenticeship provides the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians over two years. You will gain extensive understanding of pharmacy based knowledge whilst rotating across other areas within the trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a formal professional qualification whilst learning on the job.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSE's grade C/4 or above which MUST include Maths, English. Science GCSE is not mandatory but is preferred. If you do not hold a Science GCSE then you must be able to pass a screening assessment meeting the minimum educational requirements of Science GCSE grade C/4. Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships.

The post holder will be based at either Conquest Hospital, Hastings or Eastbourne District General Hospital but will involve cross-site working.

Main duties of the job

You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into teams.

You will need to be highly committed to achieve this qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency program. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self-motivated.

4 days each week will be work based gaining the vocational experience and completing competencies required to complete the Level 3 diploma. 1 day per week will be given to learn the knowledge required to underpin this diploma. Your training will involve working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, and completing all assignments/projects.

Trainees who successfully complete the training programme, an e-portfolio and the end point assessment (EPA) will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service delivery at either site on a flexible working basis which will include weekends and evenings. You will remain under supervision for the duration of the training period but may earn a degree of autonomy determined by the supervisor and successful completion of assessment or competency standards to undertake specific tasks.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC3324

Job locations

Conquest Hospital / Eastbourne DGH

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Fixed term is planned to run from September 2024 September 2026

Interviews will be held 27th of June 2024.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Fixed term is planned to run from September 2024 September 2026

Interviews will be held 27th of June 2024.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • 2 GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4 and English Language and Mathematic
  • Age 16+
  • Resident in UK/EU for last 3 years
  • Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject
  • Not already in formal government funded education

Desirable

  • GCSE at grade A*-C/9-4 Science (1 or more)
  • NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Service Experience

Desirable

  • Health Service or dispensing experience
  • Pharmacy experience in any sector

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Good written skills
  • Confident IT skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous Pharmaceuticals
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • 2 GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4 and English Language and Mathematic
  • Age 16+
  • Resident in UK/EU for last 3 years
  • Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject
  • Not already in formal government funded education

Desirable

  • GCSE at grade A*-C/9-4 Science (1 or more)
  • NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Service Experience

Desirable

  • Health Service or dispensing experience
  • Pharmacy experience in any sector

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Good written skills
  • Confident IT skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous Pharmaceuticals

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital / Eastbourne DGH

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital / Eastbourne DGH

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Educational Programme Director for PTPTs

Sophie Goujon

Sophie.goujon@nhs.net

07799408144

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC3324

Job locations

Conquest Hospital / Eastbourne DGH

Hastings

TN37 7RD


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