Job summary
We have an excellent training opportunity for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. This role will provide you with comprehensive training, and you may be required to work at either site to gain diverse experience. As a post holder, you will participate in the rotational training programme for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians. This is a two-year apprenticeship, consisting of one day per week dedicated to study and four days of work-based learning.
Important information
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this position.
Main duties of the job
Upon completion of the two-year programme, you will earn a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, qualifying you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This qualification opens the door to a diverse range of rewarding career paths across healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, the prison service, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), and GP practices.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
Job responsibilities
- Medication dispensing and checking
- Medication storage and destruction
- Medication distribution
- Drug history taking
- Medicines reconciliation
- Medication counselling
- Adhere to the requirements of current legal, professional and ethically standards
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE's including maths, English and science grade C or above (4 or above)
- Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject
- Not already in formal government funded education
Desirable
- Studied to AS or A level standard / undertaken further education NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services
Knowledge
Essential
- Personal time management
- Working with SOP's
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Long term Plan and the NHS structure
- Understanding of the NHS vision & values
- Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous pharmaceuticals
Experience
Essential
- Customer service
- Pharmacy experience
- Team working
Desirable
- Health service experience
- Pharmacy experience in any sector
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year, 70% salary in year 1, 75% salary in year 2 inc HCA
Contract
Fixed term, 2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Location
Cross Site, Watford, WD18 0HB
Contact
Pharmacy Dispensary Manager, Jenny Puddle, [email protected], 01923217731
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.
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