Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 4 Annex 21
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some weekend and bank holiday working)
- Job ref
- 252-6707529-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £27,857 - £30,570 plus high cost allowance
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Band 4 Annex 21
Job overview
This post is a full time, two-year fixed term contract.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to undergo a two-year training programme leading to a national qualification as a Pharmacy Technician. The successful applicant/s will attend college to achieve the qualification.
To undertake a training and education programme through Apprenticeship funding. This will include a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) approved qualification, the level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship. Candidates must ensure they are eligible for apprenticeship funding.
Applicants who have applied for this post earlier need not apply again
Main duties of the job
Experience will be gained by rotating through all the specialist sections of the pharmacy department including Dispensary, reception, stores, chemotherapy dispensary, Medicines Information and wards. This post will be 2 days a week in Littlebrook Hospital, one day at college and 2 days at Darent Valley Hospital.
Training will include classroom learning, online learning, practical training through shadowing and mentoring, alongside learning support from the education provider and the Education & Training team in the Pharmacy department and time spent writing assessments and assignments.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (Grade C or above) or above to include English, Maths and Science, or hold equivalent accredited prior learning. Hospital experience would be an advantage as would holding the Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills.
It is essential that applicants have the motivation and commitment to achieve a qualification whilst working in a busy operational department. This role will require you to perform some study in your own time.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent and to include a minimum of 4 subjects including Science, Math’s and English
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 NVQ (QCF) level 2 or equivalent Level 2 qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Working with Standard Operating Procedures
- Customer service skills
Desirable criteria
- Accurate dispensing skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
- Hospital experience
- JAC computer/programme knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Committed to high standard of patient care
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Understanding of professionalism
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pam Duggan
- Job title
- Principle Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428100
- Additional information
ext6726
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