Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to undertake training to become a Pharmacy Technician. We are offering a fixed term two year Apprenticeship involving "on-the-job" and a combination of face-to-face and virtual learning with the University of East Anglia, leading to a recognised qualification suitable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The role of the Pharmacy Technician is rapidly developing and extending into all pharmacy services - they have a vital role in ensuring the Pharmacy departments provide an efficient, timely and friendly service to wards and patients. These posts will be based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (although travel to regional study days and the Bedford Hospital site will be necessary). Candidates must have 4 x GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, a Science and one other subject. Please note: some weekend and late shifts will be required. For additional information, please contact: Karen Scott at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital on 01582 497451 (Monday to Thursday) Main duties of the job To participate in "on-the-job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking an approved Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful. PTPTs are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services. With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work. To participate in "on-the-job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking the UEA Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (NVQ Level 4). Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services. With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work. About us The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, often abbreviated to the 'L&D', is an acute hospital which is part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The L&D provides medical and surgical services for over 350,000 people in Bedfordshire, the north of Hertfordshire and parts of Buckinghamshire and employs over 3,400 staff. The L&D is ideally situated, in south Bedfordshire, enjoying the best of town and countryside - we are minutes from the Chiltern Hills and Dunstable Downs and in just over half an hour, by train, you can be in London. We have excellent communication links to both the north and south of the country via the M1, and also to Europe, via London Luton Airport, which is under 5 miles from the hospital. Our aim is to deliver safe, compassionate and high quality medicines optimisation to patients through a pharmacy workforce who are motivated, highly skilled and well supported in that aim by their peers, quality healthcare training and development opportunities, good use of digital and information technology and clear lean work processes. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the role. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum ( Annex 21 ) Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-DTO6564-SJ Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) Skills Essential Good written communication skills on application form Desirable IT / computer / keyboard skills Knowledge Essential Experience of customer care Desirable Knowledge of Pharmacy / experience of working in Pharmacy Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) Skills Essential Good written communication skills on application form Desirable IT / computer / keyboard skills Knowledge Essential Experience of customer care Desirable Knowledge of Pharmacy / experience of working in Pharmacy 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)