About this role
Job summary
This is a great opportunity to build your pharmacy skills while helping patients use their medicines safely and effectively. As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will complete a two-year developmental apprenticeship with experience across community pharmacy and the CHCP Medicines Service. You will receive structured training and support from a dedicated training supervisor and accredited training provider.
Main base for this role will likely be ICC may also be across various CHCP sites and Brocklehurst Chemist sites
What you'll do
- Dispense prescriptions safely and accurately
- Respond to medication queries and support excellent patient care
- Work with pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals
- Support stock management, procurement and pharmacy audits
Main duties of the job
What we're looking for
- At least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language, Maths and Science, or recognised equivalents
- Previous experience of working with patients and/or handling medicines
- Good organisation and communication skills, with a willingness to learn
- An interest in developing a rewarding career in pharmacy
The required pharmacy technician training is included within the apprenticeship. Successful completion and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council will lead to a permanent Pharmacy Technician role. We welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and communities, and value the ideas everyone brings to our team.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Baggaley, Assistant Director of Medicines Management, or Stephanie Bartlett, Senior Operations Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or above (new level 4-9) in English Language, Maths, Science and one other as a minimum or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (as part of development role) or equivalent with underpinning knowledge (including an ACT qualification)
- GPhC Pharmacy Technician registration to be obtained after successful completion of qualification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Computer literate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and EPOS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients and/or handling medicines
Desirable
- Experience of working in a pharmacy setting
- Cash handling and till operation
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address
Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre (ICC)
63-69 David Lister Drive
Hull
HU9 2BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)