Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Apprentice Pharmacy Technician for a fixed-term position. This role involves completing a Level 3 Diploma while gaining hands-on experience in a pharmacy setting. Applicants must have at least 4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Chemistry. The position requires commitment and the ability to manage study and work effectively. The successful candidate will support the pharmacy team in delivering high-quality services to patients.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress and bereavement

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE's including English, Maths, and Chemistry.
• Highly organized and motivated individual needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians.
• Work weekends on a planned rotation.
• Co-operate with pharmaceutical staff in providing services.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivation

Education

GCSEs Grade A-C including English, Maths, Chemistry

Job description

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Apprentice Pharmacy Technician - Band 3

Full time -3 7.5 hours with 1 day study leave

Fixed Term contract - 2 years

Apprentice Pharmacy Technician - Band 3

Full time -3 7.5 hours with 1 day study leave

Fixed Term contract - 2 years

Applications are invited for a Apprentice Pharmacy Technician post whilst completing a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

You must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE's Grade A-C or equivalent including English, Maths, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject. UK qualifications or NARIC certificate essential.

This is a development opportunity for a candidate at pre-graduate level open to applicants with previous level 4 qualifications and above e.g. a degree.

Please note: the exception to this is where previous study is in a Pharmacy related area- unfortunately we are not able to accept applicants with a Pharmacy related level 4 or above qualification

Individuals will need to be highly organised, motivated and capable of meeting multiple deadlines. You must be able to plan your own studies at home and complete college work punctually. The majority of study will be completed in your own time. We are looking for individuals who can guarantee this type of commitment the post is suitable only for those dedicated to becoming a pharmacy technician and able to put in the hard work consistently over the 2 year contract.

The pharmacy service is provided 7 days per week and the successful applicant will be expected to work weekends on a planned rotation.

To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing and

developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service

including a comprehensive dispensing and medicines

distribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wards

and departments throughout the Trust. Duties are carried out

in specified areas of the pharmacy department under the

control or direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy

technician.

To undertake suitable training and study to successfully

complete a Level 3 Diploma in the Principals and Practice for

Pharmacy Technicians. This will enable the applicant to be

eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with The General

Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
  
  

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stacey Starr Job title: Principal Pharmacy Technician in Ed & Training Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 922 6290

For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

For an informal chat or visit contact Stacey Starr, Principle Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training on 0161 922 6290 or Jayne Burrows, Principle Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services on 0161 922 6290

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