About this role
Job summary
Excellent career opportunity to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are looking for 3 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to join our pharmacy teamsatFurnessGeneral Hospital.
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician -2 yearfixed term.
This post attracts a trainee salary under Annex U/21 of Agenda for Change:
o Year 1 - 70% of the top of a Band 4
o Year 2 - 75% of the top of a Band 4
You mustpossessa minimum of4 GCSE's (grade C and above)or equivalent qualifications in English,MathematicsandScience
Main duties of the job
Together with full hospital training, you will study part time day release at Kendal College for aPearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
Upon successful completion ofthequalification,you will be able to register as qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
This is a training post; the duties will reflect progress of the training programme and be undertaken under close instruction andsupervision.To work as a member of the Pharmacy team to provide safe,timely,appropriateandhigh qualitypharmaceutical services forpatients and staff.Toparticipatein providing medication forstock,in-patientsanddischarge.
About us
We are an organisation that believes in, and practices, career development by broadening experience and skills.
So if you're looking for the next step in your career, this is the place to come. You will enjoy easy access via major transport links such as the M6and the Northwest Mainline. You'll never be far away from the action and bright lights of cultural hubs such as Manchester and Liverpool, and their airports provide convenient transport options for further afield. And if the great outdoors is your thing, look no further than the world famous Lake District on your own doorstep.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
English, Maths and Science to GCSE level (or equivalent) Grade C or above
Desirable
NVQ2 in Pharmacy services or working towards
Experience Essential
Recent experience of working within a pharmacy department in hospital or community
Desirable
Experience in Hospital Pharmacy
Skills, ability and knowledge Essential
Good communication skills, written and oral Good IT skills and familiarity with Pharmacy computer system Attention to detail Flexibility and ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to cope with work, college and study
Desirable
Able to prioritise workload Knowledge of the JAC, Pharmacy computer system
Personal Qualities Essential
Reliable, honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times Work well as part of a team or alone Well motivated and enthusiastic and conscientious Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the trusts 7 day working policy
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)