Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is looking for an Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Department. This 2-year apprenticeship offers comprehensive training in medication management and pharmaceutical services while earning a salary. Ideal for candidates passionate about Maths and Science. Essential qualifications include 4 GCSEs and strong communication skills. Successful candidates will receive hands-on experience and be supported in their professional development.

Benefits

Paid training

Hands-on experience

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Reliable, punctual, honest, and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Receive, dispense, and check prescriptions accurately.
• Counsel patients and support transitions between care settings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (including English, Maths, and a Science subject)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Launch Your Healthcare Career with Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Opportunity

Are you passionate about Maths and Science? Ready to make a real difference in healthcare? Join our dynamic Pharmacy Department and embark on an exciting 2-year apprenticeship journey that will transform you into a qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician.

Comprehensive Training Programme Flexible leaning through virtual and classroom settings. Hands-on experience across all pharmacy services through rotation. Work towards the prestigious Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification Real Impact, Real Responsibility Develop expertise in medication management and pharmaceutical services. Join a supportive team making a difference in your local community Your Career Investment Two years of paid training while you learn

Essential Requirements 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (including English, Maths, and a Science subject) Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Self-motivated and able to handle multiple priorities

The Ideal Candidate:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Committed to professional development

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Main duties of the job

This is a unique training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify and work as a Pharmacy Technician in various pharmacy areas, including mental health, dispensary and manufacturing. The apprentice will be supported by the pharmacy team and the chosen training provider, Sheffield College throughout the placement. Training materials, dedicated study time, access to distance learning and virtual classrooms, in conjunction with working in clinical settings will help the trainees achieve the required skills and competencies to successfully register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy).

Main duties include accurately receiving, dispensing and final accuracy checking prescriptions. With the patient facing nature of the rotations, the post holder will become confident in counselling patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients when transferring between care settings and responding to medication queries.

As the trainee develops in their apprenticeship, they will be able to provide technical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and entry level band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 x GCSEs at grade C, 4 or higher including Maths, English & One Science
• Interpersonal skills
• IT Training(MS Office)

Experience

• Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
• Participate in the evening, bank holiday and weekend rotas

Knowledge

• Shares information
• Seeks help and advice where necessary
• Listens to the ideas of others
• Is self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknesses
• Is able to learn new skills and work in a variety of leaning environments
• Fits in well as a peer and contributes positively as part of team
• Offers suggestions

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.