Job summary
Looking for an exciting Pharmacy career opportunity in the NHS?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our dedicated team to train as a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) in a nationally approved and recognised apprenticeship.
Earn while you learn with our 2-year apprenticeship scheme, studying largely via distance learning with the University of East Anglia.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will study for a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (L4). One day a week will be dedicated towards the study component of the course where candidates can study from home completing their interactive training modules. The remaining days will be spent in the workplace on the vocational part of the training.
You will be expected to carry out some study in your own time to complete this course. In addition, competence-based workplace assessments will be carried out in the Pharmacy Department and on the wards. Once qualified, you will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
You should want to work as part of a large team and have a keen desire to learn. This will mean developing a responsible and professional attitude to performing skilled tasks in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Your training will cover a full range of duties at St Marys Hospital Pharmacy, including dispensing (for outpatients, in-patients, and discharge medicines), pharmacy stores and procurement, ward top up, medicines management, patient counselling, mental health dispensing and more.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be flexible and be able to work under pressure. The ability to prioritise work and use own initiative is also important.
A minimum of 5 GCSE's grade C or above (4-9), or equivalent* and must include English language, Maths, Science.
Formal evidence for all qualifications i.e Certificate from awarding organisations is requiredat interview.Please note that a Statement of results issued by the applicants school is not acceptable.
If not UK qualifications, then individuals must prove equivalence at application (at own expense). To be eligible for the apprenticeship you must hold an English qualification from the UK, Functional skills L2 is acceptable.
The post will be in accordance with Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of employment and remuneration will be in line with Annex 21 pay uplifted to the current adult National Living Wage
(Annex 30 may be applicable in some circumstances).N.B. This post is a 2year fixed term contract. 37.5h pw to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings on a rota basis.If you have the drive, commitment, and skills to work towards this goal and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.For further information please contact:Angela Ghent, Dispensary Manager/Pre registration Technician program lead angela.ghent@nhs.netorJonathan Evans, Educational Lead Technician - Ward services jonathan.evans3@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will study for a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (L4). One day a week will be dedicated towards the study component of the course where candidates can study from home completing their interactive training modules. The remaining days will be spent in the workplace on the vocational part of the training.
You will be expected to carry out some study in your own time to complete this course. In addition, competence-based workplace assessments will be carried out in the Pharmacy Department and on the wards. Once qualified, you will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
You should want to work as part of a large team and have a keen desire to learn. This will mean developing a responsible and professional attitude to performing skilled tasks in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Your training will cover a full range of duties at St Marys Hospital Pharmacy, including dispensing (for outpatients, in-patients, and discharge medicines), pharmacy stores and procurement, ward top up, medicines management, patient counselling, mental health dispensing and more.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be flexible and be able to work under pressure. The ability to prioritise work and use own initiative is also important.
A minimum of 5 GCSE's grade C or above (4-9), or equivalent* and must include English language, Maths, Science.
Formal evidence for all qualifications i.e Certificate from awarding organisations is requiredat interview.Please note that a Statement of results issued by the applicants school is not acceptable.
If not UK qualifications, then individuals must prove equivalence at application (at own expense). To be eligible for the apprenticeship you must hold an English qualification from the UK, Functional skills L2 is acceptable.
The post will be in accordance with Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of employment and remuneration will be in line with Annex 21 pay uplifted to the current adult National Living Wage
(Annex 30 may be applicable in some circumstances).N.B. This post is a 2year fixed term contract. 37.5h pw to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings on a rota basis.If you have the drive, commitment, and skills to work towards this goal and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.For further information please contact:Angela Ghent, Dispensary Manager/Pre registration Technician program lead angela.ghent@nhs.netorJonathan Evans, Educational Lead Technician - Ward services jonathan.evans3@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Science, Maths and English - all at Grade C (4-9) or equivalent or above.
- Commitment to undertake Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (L4), or Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (L3) within agreed timescale.
- Undertake in-house competency training in each rotation.
- Good IT skills Inc. Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Previous experience in a Pharmacy environment is highly desirable but will consider previous experience in other patient or customer services roles.
Phyiscial Skills
Essential
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Moving and handling of loads.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good initiative.
- Common sense.
- Self-motivation and positivity.
- Commitment.
- Professional attitude.
- Decision making skills.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Compassion and commitment to quality of care.
Abilities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in work approach.
- Teamwork.
- Able to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
- Good time management.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Science, Maths and English - all at Grade C (4-9) or equivalent or above.
- Commitment to undertake Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (L4), or Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (L3) within agreed timescale.
- Undertake in-house competency training in each rotation.
- Good IT skills Inc. Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Previous experience in a Pharmacy environment is highly desirable but will consider previous experience in other patient or customer services roles.
Phyiscial Skills
Essential
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Moving and handling of loads.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good initiative.
- Common sense.
- Self-motivation and positivity.
- Commitment.
- Professional attitude.
- Decision making skills.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Compassion and commitment to quality of care.
Abilities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in work approach.
- Teamwork.
- Able to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
- Good time management.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English.
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).
