Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS Jobs; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust offers a two-year, fixed-term rotational Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician post. The role develops knowledge, skills and professionalism to register with the GPhC.

Training combines education, online learning, supervised workplace experience and face-to-face teaching where required. The post involves rotations across dispensing, medicines supply, ward-based services and medicines management, with potential placements at

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths, English, Science and one other subject at Grade C/4 or above.
• Progress to Pharmacy Technician registration via GPhC training.

Responsibilities

• Rotational placements across pharmacy services to gain dispensing and medicines management experience.
• Complete an approved Pharmacy Technician training programme with workplace assessments.
• Maintain an up-to-date portfolio and meet academic deadlines.

Education

GCSE Maths, English, Science and one other subject at a minimum of Grade C/4

Job description

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy Please note to be eligible for the apprenticeship you must: Be over the age of 18 Have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years Have the legal right to work and live in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship. If you require a visa, it must allow you to work and undertake an apprenticeship. Visa's issued solely for educational or study purposes do not meet the eligibility requirements Not be currently working towards any other government funded training programme Hold GCSE Maths , English, Science and one other subject at a minimum of Grade C/4 and be able to evidence this as part of your application Main Duties This is a two-year, fixed-term rotational training post designed to enable the post holder to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The post holder will be required to successfully complete an approved Pharmacy Technician training programme, incorporating both knowledge-based learning and workplace competency assessments. Training will be delivered through a combination of formal education provided by the appointed Education Provider, online learning, supervised workplace experience and face-to-face teaching where required. The post holder will undertake a range of rotational placements across pharmacy services, gaining experience in dispensing, medicines supply, procurement and stock control, ward-based pharmacy services, medicines management and patient counselling. There may also be opportunities or requirements to undertake placements at other sites, depending on service needs and the requirements of the training programme. In addition to core rotations, the post holder may undertake shorter observational or experiential placements in specialist areas, such as pharmacy production, primary care networks (PCNs) and other relevant pharmacy settings, to broaden their understanding of pharmacy practice and patient care. All duties will be undertaken under appropriate supervision, in accordance with Trust policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the individual's level of competence and the requirements of the training programme. Progress will be monitored and supported by a designated Workplace Training Supervisor, with overall coordination and oversight of the training programme provided by the Education and Training team. Competence will be demonstrated through workplace assessments and the completion of a portfolio of evidence, while underpinning knowledge will be assessed through academic assignments, examinations and other assessments specified by the Education Provider. The post holder is expected to demonstrate commitment to their professional development, actively engage with all aspects of the training programme and successfully complete the required educational and workplace assessments within the specified timescales. This includes meeting academic deadlines, maintaining an up-to-date portfolio and demonstrating satisfactory progress throughout both years of training. Successful completion of the training programme within the two-year fixed-term contract is an expectation of the role. Failure to meet the required academic, competency or professional standards may result in formal review and could affect continuation of employment, in accordance with relevant Trust policies and procedures.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part time roles