Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Whiteley offers a 2-year rotational training post for Pharmacy Technicians. The role involves gaining experience across various pharmacy services, including medicines governance, dispensing, and procurement. Candidates will work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technology, under supervision, and may not be guaranteed employment after completion. This position includes extensive training with oversight and support from Educational Supervisors.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Automatic NHS Pension Scheme enrolment

Continual professional development access

Occupational Health support

NHS discounts in over 200 stores

Access to staff networking groups

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete a 2-year training program.
• Ability to work under direct supervision.
• Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through pharmacy services and gain practical experience.
• Undertake duties such as medicines governance, packing, and dispensing.
• Participate in various smaller placements to gain relevant experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technology

Job description

A 2 year fixed-term rotational training post to learn and put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). To rotate through pharmacy services delivered by the organisations of the partnership. A partnership will consist of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SCAS) - Medicines Packing Unit (MPU), Medicines Governance, Integrated Urgent Care/111 (IUC/111), and external organisations including a Community Pharmacy placement and Hospital Pharmacy experience. To successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians to enable registration with the GPhC. This is an integrated competency and knowledge-based qualification to be delivered both by formal education and training via the Education Provider and in the workplace. The post holder's progress will be monitored and supported by an Educational Supervisor. To undertake, on a rotational basis across the SCAS and external sites, a wide range of duties which includes SCAS medicines packing unit, 999-medicines governance and audit, dispensing, medicines supply, procurement and stock control, ward-based services, medicines management, medicines optimisation and IUC/111. To undertake, on a rotational basis across the SCAS and external sites, a wide range of duties which includes SCAS medicines packing unit, 999-medicines governance and audit, dispensing, medicines supply, procurement and stock control, ward based services, medicines management, medicines optimisation and IUC/111. To undertake, on a rotational basis, a range of smaller taster placements deemed appropriate to provide exposure and experience relevant to pharmacy practice e.g. care homes, pharmacy production etc. All duties carried out by the Integrated Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will be under direct supervision and operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is a fixed-term post of 2 years for the period of training only. The post holder will need to demonstrate commitment to the two-year training programme. There is no guarantee that candidates who do not successfully complete either year of training within the allotted timeframes will be retained to complete their studies. There is also no guarantee that successful candidates will be offered employment by any organisation within the Partnership at the end of the fixed-term contract and once qualified and registered as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
• Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
• NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
• Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).
• Corporate Induction
  • It’s really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start.
  • To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).
  • All new starters need to attend our Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and a half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
  • Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.