Job summary We are looking to appoint two Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The role is challenging, varied, complex and responsive to the increasingly innovative development of new medicines and their role in healthcare today. The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship full time fixed term contract for 2 years. You will study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship. This qualification is approved to enable you to apply for registration to practice as Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Training and support will be provided by work based assessors and course tutors during your training. Any age post full-time education 16 Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training, Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years. OR Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document: Apprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025 (publishing.service.gov.uk) Please check the person specification for the minimum educational requirements to be accepted onto the apprenticeship. Main duties of the job Whilst in training the post holder will carry out pharmaceutical duties, under the direct supervision of an appropriate person in all sections of the pharmacy department, including Aseptic Manufacturing. Some of the duties will be in the form of training exercises and competence-based assessments in conjunction with the the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship. The training is hospital based, with one day a week allocated to study. About us Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together The Pharmacy department is split over 2 sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. An inpatient and outpatient dispensing service is offered at both sites along with patient medication review and stock management at ward level. The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site has an aseptic suite to compound and supply intravenous chemotherapy, nutrition and radioactive tracers for both sites. Career opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians, post registration, include; medicines management roles; manufacturing; staff training; information technology; clinical trials; and contributing to the management of a comprehensive pharmacy service. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Training Post Annex 21 per annum (70% year 1 and 75% year 2) Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-PPT-989 Job locations Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE's: Maths C, English and Science ( Grade 4-9, A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C (4) Desirable L2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Skills Essential Meticulous attention to detail Well organised/able to meet deadlines Able to work as part of a team Good communication skills Experience Essential Previous experience with the public. Basic computer skills e.g Excel, Word and PowerPoint Desirable Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Unit. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE's: Maths C, English and Science ( Grade 4-9, A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C (4) Desirable L2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Skills Essential Meticulous attention to detail Well organised/able to meet deadlines Able to work as part of a team Good communication skills Experience Essential Previous experience with the public. Basic computer skills e.g Excel, Word and PowerPoint Desirable Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Unit. 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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)