Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nuneaton is offering a full-time, fixed-term partnership for an advanced apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services. This role includes training leading to a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with rotations through various areas of pharmacy. Applicants should be prepared for 37.5 hours per week with rotational shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. You will gain practical experience while meeting GPhC training requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Eligibility to register as a pharmacy technician with GPhC.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various pharmacy areas including dispensing and Medicines Management.
• Attend training off site for apprenticeship requirements.

Job description

• This is a full time - fixed term contract for 2 years. The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship leading to Level 3 Diploma (QCF) in Pharmaceutical Sciences plus Level 3 NVQ Diploma (QCF) in Pharmacy Service Skills which provides eligibility to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC.
• Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week with rotational weekend, late night and bank holiday working. Subject to change.
• You will be required to attend 1 day's training off site per week at BMET Matthew Boulton college (day to be confirmed) in order to meet the requirements for this training post or complete remote learning via one of our GPhC approved training providers.
• The post holder will rotate through various areas of pharmacy including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, goods receipt, ward stock distribution and Medicines Management, Final Accuracy Checking. You will be offered a variety of experiences and training.
  Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are