Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Stanmore is seeking a motivated Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician for a two-year apprenticeship. This role offers the opportunity to earn while learning and gain qualifications to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be part of a dynamic Pharmacy department focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Interest in a pharmacy career with commitment to learning.
• Ability to complete NVQ assessments over two years.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic Pharmacy department.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year apprenticeship training programme.
• Complete virtual learning and workplace assessments.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and pharmaceutical practice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

IT skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Qualifications to register with the GPhC

Job description

A challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team at the RNOH. We are seeking a forward thinking and highly motivated Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician to be trained within the workplace and complete a two year apprenticeship training programme of underpinning knowledge and NVQ assessments.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of a range of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

The RNOH is a unique hospital site situated in acres of greenery and has recently completed the redevelopment of a new ward block and four new Theatres at the Stanmore site. The new hospital is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects and enhances the medical excellence the RNOH is renowned for. The trust is also in the process of implementing a new EPR system which has many benefits which includes enhanced patient engagement with the introduction of a new patient portal as well as streamlined work flows.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in a pharmacy career to ‘earn while they learn’ to complete a qualification and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

This is a trainee role you will be paid 70% of the top of Band 4 for year 1: £25,827.40 Per annum Including HCAS. In year 2 you will get paid 75% of the top of Band 4.

This qualification will be delivered as part of a blended learning package with trainees obtaining their knowledge through virtual learning one day a week for two years to complete the NVQ element as well as being assessed also over two years in the workplace. There is huge scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities.

The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice. This offers exciting opportunities for professional development for all staff.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, good interpersonal and IT skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as in a team in a dynamic Pharmacy department.

RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. The trust has also recently ranked as second best performing acute/specialist Trust in England. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vishakha Patani Job title: Chief Pharmacy Technician Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 8909 5826. For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Vishakha Patani or Iman Hassan on 020 8909 5410.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.