Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Based at either Queens Hospital Burton (QHB) or Royal Derby Hospital (RDH).
This is a 2-year Fixed term / Secondment, rotational training post working within each operational area of the pharmacy department, which, dependent on site, may include Dispensing Services, Aseptic Services, Chemotherapy Services, Logistic Services and completing Medicines Management Services at ward level. Any current NHS employee, who wishes to apply for this role would, under new Annex 30 guidelines, be maintained on their current pay scale.
Entry requirements:
* 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9 including Maths, English language and 1 Science
* Familiar with using a computer including Word and Excel packages
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to studying outside working hours
* For apprenticeships only - Must be aged 16 years or over, live in England and have eligible residency status with the right to work in England and not be enrolled onto another government funded programme
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the pharmacy team to provide an effective patient-focused pharmacy service across the specified areas, whilst working towards a Level 3/4 qualification delivered by an accredited learning provider.
The post holder will undertake supervised training in the principles and practice of Pharmacy over a 2 year period, gaining the technical knowledge, skills and experience required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Closing Date: 22 December 2024
Interview Date: 3 January 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB; this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Person Specification
Education
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades (4 - 9) including Maths, English language and Science or recognised equivalent
* Level 2 Pharmaceutical qualification or equivalent, or working towards unless grand-parented
IT Experience
* Efficient keyboard skills to permit computer operation including Word and Excel packages.
Communication
* Able to communicate clearly using both written (from application form) and verbal (at interview) skills.
* Demonstrate that they have worked effectively within a team.
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 name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year (Annex 21 - 70% top of Band 4 in Year 1 rising to 75% in Year 2)
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