Job summary We are looking for an extremely motivated individual to join our dynamic team to train to become a Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This highly sought after post will start on 26th February 2025 and the successful candidate will work full time, gaining all necessary practical skills on site at PAH as well as being released for weekly study sessions and committing their own time to study for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship through the University of East Anglia. This is a TWO year fixed term training position. Main duties of the job As a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice you will be trained with the knowledge and skills to optimise patients' use of medicines: In the dispensary to dispense medication including controlled drugs, receive and validate prescriptions, communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals and accuracy check prescriptions before release. In the ward setting: Work as part of a multi-professional team to check patients own drugs and supply medications for individuals, take patient drug histories, undertake medicines reconciliation and counsel patients on the use of their medicines as required under supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician. In other Pharmacy areas: to gain knowledge and understanding of the full range of duties undertaken by Pharmacy staff. You will be expected to develop leadership skills that reflect the regulatory requirements of the profession. About us Our Organisation The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. Our Values The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences: Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 292-6701103-CCS Job locations The Princess Alexandra Hospital Hamstel Road Harlow CM20 1QX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English, Science and one other, grade C/level 4 or above Desirable NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent Experience Desirable Hospital Experience Pharmaceutical Experience Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Ability to develop leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English, Science and one other, grade C/level 4 or above Desirable NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent Experience Desirable Hospital Experience Pharmaceutical Experience Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Ability to develop leadership skills 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 The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital Hamstel Road Harlow CM20 1QX Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)