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NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Trainee Pharmacy Technician

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Job summary

We have an exciting training opportunity for a Cross Sector Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians based in Cedars Medical Group GP Practice and community pharmacies across the Derwentside Area. You will spend equal time within a GP practice and a local community pharmacy and given protected study time during this 2 year training position.

Please note that there are 3 vaccancies for this position.

Main duties of the job

Over the two years you will gain valuable experience and knowledge in both sectors, alongside completing a level 3 NQV qualification which will allow you to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Society.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and interested in developing a career in Pharmacy? Would you like to become a professional registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council? Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills? This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a formal professional qualification whilst learning on the job.

About us

You will be a Cross Sector Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians based in Cedars Medical Group GP Practice, Burhopefield, Newcastle Upon Tyne and community pharmacies across the Derwentside Area. You will spend equal time within the GP practice and a local community pharmacy and given protected study time during this 2-year training position.

Cedars Medical Group is a well-established GP Practice of approximately 6,000 patients a member practice of Derwentside Federation/PCN.

Details

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Minimum wage for age of successful candidate

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

I9869-2523

Job locations

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the support and guidance of Pharmacy and Practice staff, and through a structured rotational training program with Community Pharmacy and General Practice the post holder will:

Develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - accredited course or approved qualification within the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship pathway, to support registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Complete the required competencies in the workplace to achieve the accredited course / recognised qualification/apprenticeship and complete the learning organised by the training provider using agreed weekly study day/session(s) and study in personal time.

Ensure knowledge, attitudes and behaviour follow the General Pharmaceutical Councils Standards for Pharmacy Professionals during the two-year training programme so that they can seek a declaration of competence from supervising pharmacy professionals in all sectors, as required for registration.

Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the support and guidance of Pharmacy and Practice staff, and through a structured rotational training program with Community Pharmacy and General Practice the post holder will:

Develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - accredited course or approved qualification within the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship pathway, to support registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Complete the required competencies in the workplace to achieve the accredited course / recognised qualification/apprenticeship and complete the learning organised by the training provider using agreed weekly study day/session(s) and study in personal time.

Ensure knowledge, attitudes and behaviour follow the General Pharmaceutical Councils Standards for Pharmacy Professionals during the two-year training programme so that they can seek a declaration of competence from supervising pharmacy professionals in all sectors, as required for registration.

Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will require FOUR GCSE (or equivalent) passes (Grade A*-C / Level 9-4) in the following subjects: Mathematics, English Language, Science, One other.

Desirable

  • NVQ In Pharmacy Service Skills Level 2.

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to work to complete college/training provider deadlines.
  • Good written and oral skills.
  • Good team working skills.
  • Good numeracy skills.
  • Professional attitude, conscientious with the ability to empathise
  • Self-motivated with commitment to the training.
  • Ability to complete the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)-accredited course/recognised qualification or apprenticeship pathway with Training Provider.

Desirable

  • Customer service skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will require FOUR GCSE (or equivalent) passes (Grade A*-C / Level 9-4) in the following subjects: Mathematics, English Language, Science, One other.

Desirable

  • NVQ In Pharmacy Service Skills Level 2.

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to work to complete college/training provider deadlines.
  • Good written and oral skills.
  • Good team working skills.
  • Good numeracy skills.
  • Professional attitude, conscientious with the ability to empathise
  • Self-motivated with commitment to the training.
  • Ability to complete the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)-accredited course/recognised qualification or apprenticeship pathway with Training Provider.

Desirable

  • Customer service skills.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Employer's website

https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Employer's website

https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Caren Purvis

Caren.Purvis@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Minimum wage for age of successful candidate

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

I9869-2523

Job locations

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Supporting documents

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