Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; Ryton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join their team for a 24-month apprenticeship. This role involves working under registered pharmacists, preparing medicines, and maintaining patient safety. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills. The organization offers flexible working, personal development opportunities, and various employee benefits, promoting an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be honest, punctual, and reliable.
• Keen interest in science and treatment of diseases.
• Ability to work within limitations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of medicines.
• Contribute to patient safety by working accurately.
• Work under direction of registered pharmacists.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Respect and confidentiality

Professional attitude

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Mathematics

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our team. Base of the post will be discussed with the candidates at interview and on appointment.

A pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician apprentice is employed on a fixed term Apprenticeship Agreement with the Trust for 24 months. This fixed term apprenticeship contract is designed to give you a set of competencies, work experience and a qualification that could lead to employment within the pharmaceutical sector. A high number of pre-registration pharmacy technician apprenticeship candidates have secured employment with us post qualification/24 months. Working under the direction of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within multidisciplinary teams. Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician apprentices will assist in the provision and preparation of medicines to meet the needs of all patients.

Through your working practices you will be required to apply respect and confidentiality, work well in a team, be courteous and professional, maintain a safe working environment and contribute to patient safety by working accurately when preparing and dispensing medicines.

You will need to be hard working and an excellent team worker. Good communication is essential and you must be able to recognise and work within your own limitations.

This role is suited to those who are keenly interested in science and the treatment and physiology of common diseases and conditions.

You must be honest, punctual, reliable and have a professional attitude to work.

You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 /C or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics, OR comprehensive pharmacy experience including NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.

Training Provided

You will complete a 24 month training program and as part of your apprenticeship you will study a recognised pharmacy technician qualification with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) and will complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.

Successful candidates selected at interview process will be expected to undertake an assessment which be explained in the invitation to interview.

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always Improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.