Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Do you have a passion for self-development and learning? Are you fascinated with science, health and medicines? Do you aspire to be a healthcare professional and deliver high-quality patient care?
We are looking for enthusiastic Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to complete a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard.
We will provide you with a personal training plan and an Educational Supervisor to support you as you complete your qualification and achieve competencies and training objectives as you rotate through a variety of areas where our pharmacy team provide pharmaceutical services.
You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and to have a professional and person-centred attitude.
You must be able to meet the course delivery requirements including attending regional study days, completing distance-learning packages online and attending virtual classrooms online. Therefore, it is essential that you have the means to travel within the region (by car/public transport) and have access to appropriate IT equipment. You will need to be highly committed and self-motivated and to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills. Trainees who successfully complete the qualification and training programme will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
Main duties of the job
To be eligible for this role, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths, English Language and at least one Science subject. Functional Skills Level 2 is accepted as equivalent evidence of English Language and Maths. A Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC must be held for qualifications obtained overseas. ESOL and IELTS are not equivalent and don't meet the entry requirements. Your qualifications MUST be clearly stated on your application form to be considered for shortlisting. Formal evidence i.e. certificates from awarding bodies MUST be provided at or prior to interview.
In addition, you must meet apprenticeship funding requirements as defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. If you have lived in the UK for less than three years or if you already hold a qualification in pharmacy or another closely related subject at RQF Level 3 or above, you may not be eligible.
There is a requirement to work throughout all premises where BHRUT provide pharmaceutical services, but you will spend most of your time between the King George Hospital and Queen's Hospital.
Job responsibilities
Please kindly note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the advert earlier than 15/12/24.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent (including Mathematics, English Language and at least one Science subject). **NB: For alternative qualifications, evidence of proven GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C) equivalence (e.g. from UK NARIC if overseas qualification) must be clearly stated on application form, and proof provided at interview if shortlisted.**
* Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
Skills/ Abilities
* Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, with an appropriate standard of English
* Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
* Good level of IT and computer literacy
Experience/ Knowledge
* Experience of working in a customer facing environment
* Experience of working in a pharmacy
Personal Qualities
* Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to learning and self-development
* Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the role and future career as a healthcare professional
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
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
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