Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Nhs Trust; Truro, Hayle, Penzance; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is actively recruiting for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. The role may be hospital‑based or linked with GP surgery or community pharmacy across East, West and Mid Cornwall.

You will train over 24 months via virtual classroom sessions and on‑the‑job experience, rotating through GP practices, community pharmacy and secondary care to build a portfolio toward qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science (Chemistry or Biology).
• Desirable: BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills.

Responsibilities

• Training over 24 months via a mix of virtual classroom sessions and on‑the‑job experience across GP Practice, Community Pharmacy and other secondary care sites.
• Rotational timetable to build a portfolio towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Upon successful completion you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Supervised and assessed throughout training; commitment to completing assignments and underpinning knowledge.
• This is a full-time post (37.5 hours/week); part-time hours may be considered.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs Grade 4+ including Maths English and Science

BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science

Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills

Tools

JAC or similar computer drug systems

Job description

Job summary

We are actively recruiting for the role of a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician which will be either a hospital-only placement or in a fixed collaboration with either a GP surgery or community pharmacy across East, West and Mid Cornwall.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people to train as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician.

You will require at least 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science (to include Chemistry or Biology).

If you do not possess these qualifications and want to apply, please contact the person specified below to discuss.

Main duties of the job

Training over the 24 month period is by a combination of virtual classroom sessions with appropriate provider (Bradford College, Buttercups or other suitable educational course provider) and on the job experience at various sites, which may include GP Practice, Community Pharmacy and other secondary care organisations, following a rotational timetable, to build a portfolio towards gaining the qualification to become a certified Pharmacy Technician.

Upon successful completion of the qualification and training period, you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

You will be supervised and assessed throughout your training and will also be expected to commit your personal time to complete the assignments and underpinning knowledge elements of these courses.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, however part time hours may be considered.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care.

We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals.

We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home.

We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future.

The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Essential qualifications

• 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or above OR equivalent including Math, English Language and Literature and one Science based subject or Double Science

Desirable qualifications

• BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
• Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills

Essential additional circumstances

• Must have been living in the UK / EU for the last 3 years and hold a current National Insurance Number.
• Must meet requirements to qualify for Apprenticeship funding.
• Able to work the hours required, including weekends and bank holidays
• To be willing to work with hazardous substances such as toxic chemotherapy products and radioactive sources

Desirable additional circumstances

• Full UK driving licence - or working towards

Essential experience

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to apply theory to practice

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in either hospital, retail or general practice pharmacy
• Able to show evidence of interest in the work of a Pharmacy Technician

Essential practical and intellectual skills

• Good all round communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
• Ability to prioritise work and cope with meeting deadlines and manage time effectively
• Able to cope with very occasional distressing situations

Desirable practical and intellectual skills

• Able to demonstrate good levels of skill related to manual dexterity
• Working with JAC or similar computer drug systems

Essential disposition, adjustment and attitude

• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• A frequent requirement for moderate bending and lifting able to push trolleys to wards and departments
• To be able to concentrate for frequent but short time frames during medicine dispensing
• Ability to work within an acute healthcare setting.
• To be prepared to travel to different work placements as per the rotational timetable.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer contact

Lead Pharmacy Education and Training Technician: Kathryn Pike and Emma Stafford, [e-mail], 01872253507