Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is looking for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This role involves providing pharmacy services while studying for a GPhC accredited qualification. You will rotate through various areas, receiving training in both theoretical and practical aspects of pharmacy. The position requires commitment, as you'll need to study in your own time and participate in weekend and holiday shifts. Join an organization recognized for outstanding care and support for its community.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a GPhC accredited programme.
• Ability to undertake theoretical and practical study.
• Must study a minimum of 6-8 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in designated sections of the Pharmacy.
• Supervised and trained in the practice of Pharmacy.
• Participate in weekend and public holiday rota services.

Skills

Knowledge in Pharmacy practice

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

GPhC Accredited Qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for you to work in our Pharmacy department and study towards an approved national qualification from a GPhC accredited learning provider leading to professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

We will be recruiting for our Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician programme.

Rotations

• Inpatient & Clinical Trials dispensaries
• Aseptic areas for TPN & Cytotoxic manufacturing
• Medicines Information Stores & Distribution & Procurement
• Clinical - Ward Pharmacy Services Medicines Optimisation

Responsibilities & Training

Across all rotations, you will be supervised and trained in the practice of Pharmacy. You will be enrolled onto a GPhC accredited programme. It involves timely completion of a blended learning training programme, consisting of self-directed e-learning, gaining competence and confidence in providing Pharmacy services in a work based environment. You will be allocated 20% 'off the job learning' time.

You will be expected to study a minimum of 6-8 hours per week in your own time as well as the weekly allocated study sessions at work., Undertake theoretical and practical study and work towards an approved national qualification from a GPhC-accredited training provider and achieve all criteria as per training provider requirements in a timely manner.

Participate in and contribute to planned training events, and professional development opportunities as appropriate.

Work on rotation in designated sections of the Pharmacy within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust providing services to its patients and other service users in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.

Participate in the weekend and public holiday rota services at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

About the Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Equality and Diversity

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.