Job summary If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven individual who is keen to develop in the world of pharmacy and build a long-standing career then this is the perfect opportunity. We are looking for individuals who strives to deliver high standards and can support our department to meet Trust values.As a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician you will spend two years building a portfolio of skills and knowledge, and demonstrate behaviours that follow GPhC and Trust standards. Main duties of the job Those two years will be filled with many opportunities to grow and develop within our KMPT Mental Health Trust pharmacy team. This will include one day a week working in a busy hospital dispensary, as well as focusing on medicine management, patient safety and the supply of medication. You will be expected to work two days a week with KMPT, two days with Darent valley acute Trust and one day at College. About us Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Band 4 Annex 21 Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 380-SS0605 Job locations Littlebrook Dartford DA2 6PB Job description Job responsibilities Develop knowledge around fundamentals of the mental health act Dispensary duties Distribution and stores Medicine optimisation Audits Attend forensic units, with the supervision of a senior technician or pharmacist. Shadow a pharmacist Participate in quality improvement projects. Participate in departmental education and training schemes to maintain personal development To attend in-house meetings. Job description Job responsibilities Develop knowledge around fundamentals of the mental health act Dispensary duties Distribution and stores Medicine optimisation Audits Attend forensic units, with the supervision of a senior technician or pharmacist. Shadow a pharmacist Participate in quality improvement projects. Participate in departmental education and training schemes to maintain personal development To attend in-house meetings. Person Specification I.T. Desirable I.T. Qualification Qualifications Essential Maths GCSE at Grade C/4 or above English Language at Grade C/4 or above Science GCSE at Grade C/4 or above Any other subject GCSE at Grade C/4 or above Person Specification I.T. Desirable I.T. Qualification Qualifications Essential Maths GCSE at Grade C/4 or above English Language at Grade C/4 or above Science GCSE at Grade C/4 or above Any other subject GCSE at Grade C/4 or above 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 details Employer name Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Address Littlebrook Dartford DA2 6PB Employer's website https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)