Integrated Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship running over two years with rotation through Dispensary, Wards and Aseptic units. You will gain the skills to register with the GPhC and become a qualified technician.

Applicants must have 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science, be organised and reliable, and able to meet deadlines both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including English Language, Maths and Science.
• Organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• To dispense prescriptions and medicines requisitions for patients, wards and departments of the Trust following SOPs under supervision.
• To prepare medicines aseptically or extemporaneously against an approved formulation following SOPs under supervision.
• To participate in stock control and management systems for pharmacy, wards and departments.
• To participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the host NHS Trust.
• To maintain records using computer systems and comply with GMP and other policies.
• To contribute to the smooth running of the department and cover for other staff as needed.
• To maintain a safe working environment and follow fire and safety policies.
• To work at other hospitals when necessary for training and education.
• To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the Trust by dress and behaviour reflecting service quality.
• To adhere to the Learning Agreement and participate in all learning activities available through the scheme.

Skills

Organised

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs (English, Maths, Science)

Job description

Exciting opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a 2-year apprenticeship at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and a second placement site which will be confirmed at interview. You'll follow a rotational training programme across Dispensary, Wards, and Aseptic units, gaining the skills needed to register with the GPhC and become a qualified Pharmacy Technician. Applicants must have 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including English Language, Maths, and a Science. You must be organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines independently and in a team. Training includes 3.5 days on-the-job and 1.5 days off-the-job learning. You'll gain experience in dispensing, automated systems, ward-based services, and aseptic preparation, supporting excellent patient care.

• To dispense prescriptions and medicines requisitions for patients, wards and departments of the Trust following standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the supervision of a pharmacy technician.
• To prepare medicines aseptically or extemporaneously against an approved formulation following SOPS under the supervision of a pharmacy technician.
• To participate in the operation of efficient stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments.
• To participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the host NHS Trust.
• To maintain all necessary records including the use of computer equipment and comply with the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice and other appropriate documents.
• To contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff.
• To maintain a safe systems of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• To work at other hospitals when necessary, for training and education purposes.
• To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the Trust by ensuring the standard of dress and behaviour reflect the professional service offered by the pharmacy department.
• To adhere at all times to the Learning Agreement.
• To participate fully in all the learning and study experiences made available via the scheme.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers