Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne offers an apprenticeship leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. The programme combines work-based training with online college and ongoing assessments.

Successful candidates will gain skills for registration with the GPhC and future roles in medicines management, dispensary, and clinical areas within the NHS. Entry requires GCSEs and science subjects as specified.

Qualifications

• Entry criteria include GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language.
• Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) required.
• Must have passed 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in the specified subjects.

Responsibilities

• Complete apprenticeship programme leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technology.
• Attend online college on day release while gaining practical experience.
• Work with patients and multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines.
• Develop evidence-based skills for medicines management, dispensary and related roles.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Biology

Chemistry

Job description

Company:

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: from £25,272 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location:

Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive apprenticeship programme leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This apprenticeship will provide all the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to become a pharmacy technician. Students who successfully complete the apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The apprenticeship involves job training and a requirement to attend on-line college on day release. The course has a blended approach offering a combination of work based and distance learning with on going and end point assessments and a requirement to build a body of skills based evidence. As person-centered care is at the heart of everything we do, excellent communication skills and a professional attitude are essential. You will work closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure individuals receive the greatest possible benefit from their medicines. Career opportunities following the completion of the apprenticeship and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council include medicines management roles, dispensary, clinical trials, homecare, procurement, education and training, informatics, primary cae, leadership and specialist pharmacy roles. This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career within pharmacy and the NHS.

Entry Criteria:

• Mathematics English Language (English Literature or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable)
• Biology* or Human Biology
• Chemistry(* or Dual Award Science covering the above two science subject areas)

As a minimum you must have passed 4 GCSEs (or equivalent level) at Grade 4 or above in the following subjects: Please ensure that all qualifications and grades are clearly recorded in the Qualifications section of your application. Applications may be rejected if evidence of the required qualifications is not provided. If you have achieved a Dual Award Science please state Dual Award Science and not just Science as your application may be rejected.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust