Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is offering a fixed-term training contract for aspiring Pharmacy Technicians. This role provides essential experience and training leading to registration as a Pharmacy Technician, with a salary range of £27,898 to £30,615 per year. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science, with a commitment to learning and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid mandatory training

Flexible working options

Occupational health support

Extensive development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs must include English, Maths, and at least one science subject.
• Evidence of Continuous Development is required.
• Pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and checking medications in a hospital setting.
• Managing medication on wards and providing patient advice.
• Opportunity to explore clinical trials, aseptic production, and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C

Level 2 Pharmacy Support Worker Qualification

Higher Level Education (A-levels/Degree)

Accuracy Checking Qualification

Job description

This post is a fixed term training contract of 24 months due to funding . The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification needed to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.

The training programme is delivered by HEIW via a Welsh Government Apprenticeship.

Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

The funded apprenticeship allows you to obtain the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice while working in a hospital role. Some studying in your own time will be required.

Pharmacy Technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medication.

Please note all applicants must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C, including English, mathematics and at least one science subject. If you are selected for interview you will be expected to produce your exam certificates.

Main duties of the job

If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, organised, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Pharmacy team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We have training posts available at two of our general hospitals (YYF and Nevill Hall) and our critical care hospital (Grange University).

These are busy hospitals that play a vital role in delivering our new model of health care.

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is varied, interesting and continuously developing, which is why we are offering the opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a hospital setting dispensing and checking medications, managing medication on wards and providing advice to patients. There will also be an opportunity to explore areas such as clinical trials, aseptic production, procurement, outpatient clinics and community response team.

Please get in touch if you would like more information or to arrange a visit.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*-C (new grades 9-4) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science.
• Level 2 Pharmacy Support Worker Qualification
• Accuracy Checking Qualification
• Evidence of Continuous Development
• Higher Level Education e.g. A-levels/Degree

Experience

• Pharmacy Experience
• Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Experience of Working in a Team

Aptitude and abilities

• Flexible approach to work and able to adapt to changing demands and situations
• Highly motivated / driven
• Conscientious and reliable
• Professional manner
• Organisational abilities

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.

£27,898 to £30,615 a yearper annum - Annex 21 applies