About this role
Job summary
If you are interested in a job in Pharmacy and working in the hospital environment, this job may be of interest to you.
The Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician will learn to perform the duties of a hospital-based Pharmacy Technician under the support and guidance of Pharmacy Staff.
As a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician you will complete competencies in the workplace and the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice, which is delivered by the University of East Anglia.
On commencement of the two-year course the post-holder will be based in the dispensary building the Pharmacy Technician foundation skill set, which includes receiving prescriptions, labelling and dispensing medication, accuracy checking medication, counselling patients and providing our patients with great customer service.
This post is subject to a 2-year fixed term contract covering the period required to gain the Pharmacy Technician qualification. Post qualification the post holder will be eligible to apply for either a Band 4/5 Rotational Pharmacy Technician or a Band 4/5 progressive Pharmacy Technician post if a vacancy exists at that time.
You will need to meet the eligibility requirements for the apprenticeship which includes 4 GCSE's or equivalent in English, Maths and Science at Grade 4/C or above. If you hold overseas qualifications you will need to apply to UK ENIC to verify that your prior education is equivalent to UK GCSE's.
Main duties of the job
Attend all study days at the University of East Anglia as required. Which includes not taking annual leave in designated UEA study days.
Ensure all evidence requirements are completed and uploaded to their online portfolio before the submission deadline date, having ensured comment is received from their Educational Supervisor prior to submission and ensure study time is used effectively and completing additional study at home as necessary.
To achieve the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice in order to be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
Ensure all evidence requirements are completed and uploaded to their online portfolio before the submission deadline date, having ensured comment is received from their Educational Supervisor prior to submission.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
4 GCSE's or equivalent at Grade C/Level 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science Undertake and successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Level 4 qualification over the course of the contract
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or a GPhC accredited Pharmacy Assistant programme
Skills and Experience Desirable
Previous dispensing experience in a hospital, community Pharmacy or dispensing doctor's practice Previous Pharmacy experience
Skills and competencies Essential
Articulate and numerate with excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work as part of a team as well as able to demonstrate working on own using initiative and common sense Responsible, honest, trustworthy and reliable Able to work under pressure Able to maintain professionalism at all times Appreciation of confidentiality issues Being self-motivated and committed to learning and completing the apprenticeship Able to travel to and participate in training days associated with the apprenticeship
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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)