Total 5 Fresh/Entry Level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Newport

The successful applicant will study for a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (L4). One day a week will be dedicated towards the study component of the course where candidates can study from home completing their interactive training modules. The remaining days will be spent in the workplace on the vocational part of the training. You will be expected to carry out some study in your own time to complete this course. In addition, competence-based workplace assessments will be carried out in the Pharmacy Department and on the wards. Once qualified, you will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. You should want to work as part of a large team and have a keen desire to learn. This will mean developing a responsible and professional attitude to performing skilled tasks in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Your training will cover a full range of duties at St Marys Hospital Pharmacy, including dispensing (for outpatients, in-patients, and discharge medicines), pharmacy stores and procurement, ward top up, medicines management, patient counselling, mental health dispensing and more. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be flexible and be able to work under pressure. The ability to prioritise work and use own initiative is also important. A minimum of 5 GCSE's grade C or above (4-9), or equivalent* and must include English language, Maths, Science. Formal evidence for all qualifications i.e Certificate from awarding organisations is requiredat interview.Please note that a Statement of results issued by the applicants school is not acceptable. If not UK qualifications, then individuals must prove equivalence at application (at own expense). To be eligible for the apprenticeship you must hold an English qualification from the UK, Functional skills L2 is acceptable. Salary : Band 4 Annex 21 applied £29,114 @ 70% = £20, 379 pro rata, per annum for the 1st year / £29,114 @ 75% = £21,835 pro rata, per annum for the second year (based on 2024/2025 NHS pay scale) The post will be in accordance with Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of employment and remuneration will be in line with Annex 21 pay uplifted to the current adult National Living Wage £22,308 pro rata per annum

Looking for an exciting Pharmacy career opportunity in the NHS?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our dedicated team to train as a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) in a nationally approved and recognised apprenticeship.

Earn while you learn with our 2-year apprenticeship scheme, studying largely via distance learning with the University of East Anglia.



Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest.

The successful applicant will study for a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (L4). One day a week will be dedicated towards the study component of the course where candidates can study from home completing their interactive training modules. The remaining days will be spent in the workplace on the vocational part of the training.

You will be expected to carry out some study in your own time to complete this course. In addition, competence-based workplace assessments will be carried out in the Pharmacy Department and on the wards. Once qualified, you will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.

You should want to work as part of a large team and have a keen desire to learn. This will mean developing a responsible and professional attitude to performing skilled tasks in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Your training will cover a full range of duties at St Mary’s Hospital Pharmacy, including dispensing (for outpatients, in-patients, and discharge medicines), pharmacy stores and procurement, ward top up, medicines management, patient counselling, mental health dispensing and more.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be flexible and be able to work under pressure. The ability to prioritise work and use own initiative is also important.

A minimum of 5 GCSE's grade C or above (4-9), or equivalent* and must include English language, Maths, Science.

Formal evidence for all qualifications i.e Certificate from awarding organisations is required at interview. Please note that a ‘Statement of results’ issued by the applicant’s school is not acceptable.

If not UK qualifications, then individuals must prove equivalence at application (at own expense). To be eligible for the apprenticeship you must hold an English qualification from the UK, Functional skills L2 is acceptable.

Salary : Band 4 Annex 21 applied £29,114 @ 70% = £20, 379 pro rata, per annum for the 1st year / £29,114 @ 75% = £21,835 pro rata, per annum for the second year (based on 2024/2025 NHS pay scale)

The post will be in accordance with Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of employment and remuneration will be in line with Annex 21 pay uplifted to the current adult National Living Wage £22,308 pro rata per annum


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

The Isle of Wight 0-19 service includes Health Visiting, Public Health Nursing, and School Nursing and is responsible for delivering the Healthy Child Programme to families, children and young people across the Island. The service is delivered within the community and home settings in partnership with families, children and young people and with key partners including: Family Hubs Education Barnardo's Early Years settings Childrens Social Care Police Voluntary sector The primary aim of the service is to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for children and families Quality And Service Improvement Identifies situations of clinical risk and takes appropriate action to ensure a safe environment for patients/clients/families and staff.Contributes to evidence-based nursing practice in speciality areas.Demonstrates commitment to quality improvements, risk management and resource utilisation participating in monitoring and evaluation activities including audit and research activitiesProvides input into clinical standards/protocols and policies and undertakes clinical audits as required.Evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of clinical practice contributing to service improvement initiatives.Participates in the implementation of nursing models of care appropriate to patient/client population needs.Contributes to and participates in Solent NHS policy development providing own expertise where relevant and feedback on proposed polices based on relevant experience and expertise where applicable.Participates in case review and debriefing activities as required.Participates in group/unit discussions that review current practice.Contributes to the development of programmes of care/care packages providing specialist advice where relevant.Promote patient and public involvement in activities designed to inform service improvementActively participate in clinical audit and service improvement activity to improve patient care and patient outcomes (privacy, dignity and duty of candour).Fully adheres to the Solent NHS trust Integrated Clinical and Safeguarding Supervision policy along with Safeguarding Children and adult policies, and information sharing protocols to ensure the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarity with the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act and maintains MCA mandatory training. SCPHN HV/SN are leaders in the Healthy Child Program.Management and leadership skills will be further developed within the SCPHN Program.Management of self. Completing priorities between academic and practice placementStudents will be required to demonstrate effective leadership progression in order to successfully reach consolidated practice and registration as a SCPHN.