Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
The East London Foundation Trust Pharmacy Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician to join our innovative pharmacy team for a February 2025 commencement.
This is a 2-year multi-sector training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to qualify, register, and work as a Pharmacy Technician. The training includes a versatile clinical programme that provides rotations across mental health, acute trust, and ambulance services.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will rotate across Luton Mental Health Services, Bedford Community Health Service, Leighton Road GP Practice in Luton and Bedfordshire, and Halfway Community Pharmacy as the main four rotations. Trainees will also get exposure to medicines safety and community mental health transformation.
To participate in college/distance learning one day per week.
About Us
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.
Job Responsibilities
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, quickly learn new IT systems, work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail, and 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.
Person Specification
Education, Training, Qualifications
* GCSEs at A-C Grade or 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths
* Basic computer skills
Experience
* Understanding, knowledge, and a specific interest in pharmacy.
* Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
* Previous experience in Pharmacy.
* Previous experience of handling or processing medicines and/or prescriptions.
Knowledge and Skills
* Understanding the importance of patient confidentiality.
* Understanding the importance of good communication.
* Understanding the importance of good stock control.
* Understanding the importance of procedures.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
* Prioritization and time management skills.
* Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, face to face and on the telephone.
* Good organization skills.
* Able to work in a busy environment.
* Evidence of ability to problem solve.
* Able to work accurately with attention to detail.
* Able to complete some study in own time.
* Able to meet deadlines.
* Understanding of the Pharmacy Technician role.
* Knowledge of a computer dispensing program or prescribing program.
Other
* Reliable and committed to the 2-year program.
* Able to take direction from senior members of staff.
* Ability to cope with home/work/study balance.
* Remains calm under pressure.
* Good timekeeping and attendance record.
* Weekend and bank holiday working.
* Full UK driving license.
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.
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