Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician.Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Pharmacy Department, Chelmsford,.....
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Pharmacy Department, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG.
2 year fixed term contract (Apprenticeship).
Salary: 70%/ 75% of £27,596 - top of Band 4
70% of top of Band 4 in Year 1.
75 % of top of Band 4 in Year 2.
APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING RULES APPLY.
We have an opportunity for an individual to train to become a registered pharmacy technician. If you have an interest in medicines, show attention to detail and want to fulfil a key role in supporting patient healthcare then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
This is a rewarding and challenging role that enables you to earn whilst completing a formal training programme that leads to a nationally recognised professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The apprenticeship will involve:
• Enrolment onto a 2 year education programme, that provides the underpinning knowledge to become a registered pharmacy technician
• Practical training in the workplace to develop skills across multiple pharmacy departments
• Collecting evidence, completing assignments and creating a portfolio, to demonstrate your application of knowledge and skill
Pharmacy technicians manage the supply of medicines in a pharmacy, assist with advisory services, and are responsible for carrying out routine and specialist services, including highly complex activities requiring them to use their professional judgement. They are expected to work both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have a positive attitude, self-discipline and show initiative. They are able to work with minimum supervision, with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that they have undertaken, and that of others. They also develop leadership skills that reflect the regulatory requirements of the profession.
You will be trained with the knowledge and skills to optimise patients’ use of medicines:
• In the dispensary to dispense medication, receive and validate prescriptions, communicate with patients and healthcare professionals, manage pharmacy stock of medicines, including controlled drugs.
• In the ward setting: Work as part of a multi-professional team to check patient’s own drugs and supply medications for individuals, take drug histories, undertake medicines reconciliation, counsel patients on the use of their medicines as required under supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
You will study for the Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (or equivalent programme mapped to the GPhC Initial Education and Training Standards for Pharmacy Technicians) which is a blended learning programme, delivered by a training provider in the East of England, starting in September 2022. The programme will combine some or all of these elements: work-based learning, distance learning, classroom learning (face-to-face or video), residential study days, network study days, private study and completion of assignments. It willrequire a very strong commitment to private study in your own time.
Entry requirements are 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at Grade C/ Level 4 or above, including Mathematics, English language, and 2 sciences (covering Biology and Chemistry). Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of entry requirements for this post.
The training post is based at our pharmacy in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG, working 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas, as required).
You must have a valid driving license for the UK, with access to a vehicle for work purposes, as the post involves visiting a range of hospital and other locations across Essex.
We are looking for a candidate who can start on the 01/02/2024 at the latest.
If you feel you have the personal qualities required for this apprenticeship post we would like to receive your application.
For further details / informal visits please contact:Adam Jones - Pharmacy Operational Business Manager on 07581050355.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Dec 2024
