The East London Foundation Trust Pharmacy Department are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy technician to join our innovative pharmacy team for February 2025 commencement.
This is a 2 year multi-sector training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify, register and work as a Pharmacy Technician and is a stepping stone to a wider career in Pharmacy. The training includes a versatile clinical programme that provides rotations across mental health, acute trust and ambulance services.
The post holder will rotatebetweenacrossLutonMental Health Services, Bedford community health service, Leighton Road GP Practice, in Luton and Bedfordshire also Halfway community Pharmacy as the main 4 rotations. Trainees will also get exposure to medicines safety and community mental health transformation.
To participate in college/ distance learning one day per week.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. ELFT is dedicated to your growth and continuous learning and has various well-being initiatives available.
The trainee will be allocated an Education Supervisor who will oversee and support the trainee for the 24-month training period. Each workplace rotation will have a designated Practice supervisor that will oversee training and development in that rotation.
The underpinning knowledge and qualification will be delivered by a training provider- Skills4pharmacy. Study time will be available during your working week, but completion of assignments in your own time will also be required. You will need to be highly committed to achieve this qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency program. Individuals will need to be highly organised, self-motivated and capable of meeting multiple deadlines.
The apprentice is supported throughout the training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard. They are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to quickly learn new IT systems, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and also enjoy working as part of a team.
This post is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract, full time Monday to Friday, with weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Feb 2025