About this role
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or above OR equivalent including Math, English Language and Literature and one Science based subject or Double Science
Desirable
- BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
Additional circumstances
Essential
- 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
- Full UK driving licence - or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to apply theory to practice
Desirable
- Previous experience in either hospital, retail or general practice pharmacy
- Able to show evidence of interest in the work of a Pharmacy Technician
Practical & Intelectual Skills
Essential
- 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
- Able to demonstrate good levels of skill related to manual dexterity
- Working with JAC or similar computer drug systems
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential
- 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust
Pharmacy Department, Tower Block
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)