Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in St Leonards is seeking a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This apprenticeship offers the chance to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians while gaining hands-on experience. Candidates must have at least 4 GCSEs including Maths and English. The position involves flexible working, including weekends, and extensive support in learning and development.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Parking available from £50 a year

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including Maths and English.
• Ability to pass a screening assessment if Science GCSE is not held.
• High commitment to achieve qualification through training.

Responsibilities

• Gain vocational experience and complete competencies for Level 3 diploma.
• Contribute to service delivery on a flexible basis including weekends and evenings.
• Develop work-based portfolio with an assessor and complete assignments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in teams

Self-motivation

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including Maths and English

Job description

An exciting opportunity for 1 Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This apprenticeship provides the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians over two years.

You will gain extensive understanding of pharmacy‑based knowledge whilst rotating across other areas within the trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a formal professional qualification whilst learning on the job.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above which MUST include Maths and English. Science GCSE is not mandatory but is preferred. If you do not hold a Science GCSE then you must be able to pass a screening assessment meeting the minimum educational requirements of Science GCSE grade C/4. Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships.

The post holder will be based at either Conquest Hospital, Hastings or Eastbourne District General Hospital but will involve cross‑site working.

You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into teams.

You will need to be highly committed to achieve this qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency programme. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self‑motivated.

Four days each week will be work‑based gaining the vocational experience and completing competencies required to complete the Level 3 diploma. One day per week will be given to learn the knowledge required to underpin this diploma. Your training will involve working with an assessor to develop a work‑based portfolio, undertaking work‑based assessments, and completing all assignments/projects.

Trainees who successfully complete the training programme, an e‑portfolio and the end‑point assessment (EPA) will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service delivery at either site on a flexible working basis which will include weekends and evenings. You will remain under supervision for the duration of the training period but may earn a degree of autonomy determined by the supervisor and successful completion of assessment or competency standards to undertake specific tasks.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Goujon; Job title: Educational Programme Director for PTPTs; Email address: [e-mail]; Telephone number: 07799408144.

For an informal chat about this, please contact Sophie Goujon the Educational Programme Director (EPD).

[e-mail] 07799408144

Find out more about the role of the Pharmacy Technician here: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/pharmacy/roles-pharmacy/pharmacy-technician