Integrated Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Bidvane; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

NHS car lease

Discounts on restaurants, holidays,购物

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals is offering the Integrated Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, a two-year program combining on-the-job training with a Level 3 diploma. Trainees rotate through dispensary, wards and aseptic units, spending 3.5 days in workplace learning and 1.5 days off-the-job study each week.

A second placement site is confirmed at interview. Applicants need four GCSEs including English, Maths and Science; visa applicants must have three years

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and one Science
• Present original certificates for essential qualifications if appointed

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and medicine requisitions under supervision and SOPs
• Prepare aseptic or extemporaneous medicines under supervision and SOPs
• Support stock control and management across pharmacy areas, wards and departments
• Take part in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the host trust
• Keep required records, use computer equipment and follow GMP and other documents
• Help the department run smoothly, including covering for other staff when needed
• Follow safe working practices, fire precautions, safety policies and SOPs
• Work at other hospitals when needed for training
• Maintain professional standards of dress and behaviour reflecting the pharmacy service
• Follow the Learning Agreement and partake in learning and study offered through the scheme

Skills

Computer literacy

Care, compassion and empathy

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Time management

Follow instructions

Education

Four GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Original certificates for essential qualifications

Job description

The Integrated Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship sits within the pharmacy service at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and lasts two years. The trainee supports dispensing, stock control and medicine preparation while completing a Level 3 diploma. Training rotates through dispensary, wards and aseptic units, with 3.5 days of workplace learning and 1.5 days of off-the-job study each week; a second placement site is confirmed at interview, and training may involve other hospitals. Applicants need four GCSEs including English, Maths and Science; applicants on a visa must have lived in the UK for at least three years to meet course entry requirements.

What the job involves

• Dispense prescriptions and medicine requisitions for patients, wards and departments under a pharmacy technician’s supervision and according to SOPs
• Prepare aseptic or extemporaneous medicines to approved formulations under a pharmacy technician’s supervision and according to SOPs
• Support stock control and management across pharmacy areas, wards and departments
• Take part in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the host trust
• Keep required records, use computer equipment and follow Good Manufacturing Practice and other relevant documents
• Help the department run smoothly, including covering for other staff when needed
• Follow safe working practices, fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies, and SOPs
• Work at other hospitals when needed for training and education
• Maintain professional standards of dress and behaviour that reflect the pharmacy service
• Follow the Learning Agreement
• Take part fully in the learning and study offered through the scheme

What’s required

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English, Maths and one Science, or equivalent qualifications
• Present original certificates for essential qualifications if appointed

Skills & knowledge

• Computer literacy
• Care, compassion and empathy
• Good communication and respect for others’ views
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Good timekeeping
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Other

• Positive attitude and pride in work and the organisation
• Treat others with respect and consideration
• Value diversity and treat people equallyIf applying on a visa, at least three years’ UK residence to meet course entry requirements

Nice to have

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ
• Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

What’s offered

• Extensive learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave under NHS terms and conditions
• Health and wellbeing support
• NHS car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, holidays, shopping and financial services
• Flexible working arrangements considered where service needs allow