Job summary
We are excited to be able to offer not one but Three Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians posts onto an apprenticeship programme . These positions will work along side our current trainees and our qualified staff across multiple sites to gain different experiences that will prepare them to be able to register as a pharmacy technical with the GPhC. The posts are rotational and have the opportunity to work across different sectors such as secondary care, prisons, GP and community services.
The posts are full time and will involve you attending college one day a week (remotely) to study whilst working to obtain a qualification that once successful will allow you to register with the GPhC.
To be eligible for the apprentice funding, and meet the job, you must meet all the essential criteria and :-
Have been a resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning (not on a student visa)
Minimum of 5 GCSE at grades A*-C /9-4 including mathematics, English language and two sciences including chemistry, or equivalents.
Not already hold a degree in a relevant subject
Original certificates and proof of qualifications must be brought and shown at interview.
Ideally you will have a relevant pharmacy qualification such as NVQ level 2 in pharmacy skills
Be able to travel across the GMMH footprint and locations.
Main duties of the job
The job will involve:-
Supply of medications to wards and clinics for both stocks and in patient use
Dispensing of medications for in patients, out patient's and clinics including controlled drugs
Involvement in medicines reconciliation
Prepare and train to carry out final accuracy checks of dispensed medications.
Stock recycling and cost saving efficiencies
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discount
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discount
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of FIVE GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths, English Language and Chemistry (or Dual Science Award)
- pharmacy NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- works in pharmacy
Desirable
- hospital Pharmacy experience
- mental health experience
Customer Service Skills
Essential
- Dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Dealing with customers in a pharmacy experience
Knowledge & Education
Essential
- Good general education including numeracy, literature and IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of pharmacy services and systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- has lived in UK for three years
- doesn't not have a relevant degree
Desirable
- able to travel across sites
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of FIVE GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths, English Language and Chemistry (or Dual Science Award)
- pharmacy NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- works in pharmacy
Desirable
- hospital Pharmacy experience
- mental health experience
Customer Service Skills
Essential
- Dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Dealing with customers in a pharmacy experience
Knowledge & Education
Essential
- Good general education including numeracy, literature and IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of pharmacy services and systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- has lived in UK for three years
- doesn't not have a relevant degree
Desirable
- able to travel across sites
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).
