About this role
Job summary
Exciting opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a 2-year apprenticeship at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and a second placement site which will be confirmed at interview. You'll follow a rotational training programme across Dispensary, Wards, and Aseptic units, gaining the skills needed to register with the GPhC and become a qualified Pharmacy Technician. Applicants must have 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including English Language, Maths, and a Science. You must be organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines independently and in a team. Training includes 3.5 days on-the-job and 1.5 days off-the-job learning. You'll gain experience in dispensing, automated systems, ward-based services, and aseptic preparation, supporting excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To dispense prescriptions and medicines requisitions for patients, wards and departments of the Trust following standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the supervision of a pharmacy technician.
- To prepare medicines aseptically or extemporaneously against an approved formulation following SOPS under the supervision of a pharmacy technician.
- To participate in the operation of efficient stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments.
- To participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the host NHS Trust.
- To maintain all necessary records including the use of computer equipment and comply with the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice and other appropriate documents.
- To contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff.
- To maintain a safe systems of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.
- To work at other hospitals when necessary, for training and education purposes.
- To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the Trust by ensuring the standard of dress and behaviour reflect the professional service offered by the pharmacy department.
- To adhere at all times to the Learning Agreement.
- To participate fully in all the learning and study experiences made available via the scheme.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.
Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Computer Literate.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 4 GCSE's - Level 4 (grade C for qualifications obtained 2016 and previous) or above to include Maths, English and one Science or equivalent qualifications.
Desirable
- BTEC Level 2 certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ
- Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate care, compassion and empathy.
- Have positive attitude and take pride in the work and the organisation.
- Treat others with respect and consideration.
- Value diversity and treat people with equal respect.
- Good communication skills and respect the views of others.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Good time keeping.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)