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Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4 Annex 21 (70% year 1, 75% year 2)
Contract
Fixed term: 2 years (Training Contract)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including rotated 6pm finish, 1 Saturday in 4 and bank holidays on rotation)
Job ref
223-PPT-989
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 Training Post Annex 21 per annum (70% year 1 and 75% year 2)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/01/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician including Aseptics

NHS AfC: Band 4 Annex 21 (70% year 1, 75% year 2)

Job overview

We are looking to appoint two Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The role is challenging, varied, complex and responsive to the increasingly innovative development of new medicines and their role in healthcare today.

The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship full time fixed term contract for 2 years.  You will study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship.  This qualification is approved to enable you to apply for registration to practice as Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.  Training and support will be provided by work based assessors and course tutors during your training.

    

Any age post full-time education 16+ 

·       Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training,  

·       Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. 

·       Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years. 

              OR

·       Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document:  

Apprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

 Please check the person specification for the minimum educational requirements to be accepted onto the apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

Whilst in training the post holder will carry out pharmaceutical duties, under the direct supervision of an appropriate person in all sections of the pharmacy department, including Aseptic Manufacturing.

Some of the duties will be in the form of training exercises and competence-based assessments in conjunction with the the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship.  

The training is hospital based, with one day a week allocated to study.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The Pharmacy department is split over 2 sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.  An inpatient and outpatient dispensing service is offered at both sites along with patient medication review and  stock management at ward level. The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site has an aseptic suite to compound and supply intravenous chemotherapy, nutrition and radioactive tracers for both sites.

Career opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians, post registration, include; medicines management roles; manufacturing; staff training; information technology; clinical trials; and contributing to the management of a comprehensive pharmacy service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE’s: Maths C, English and Science ( Grade 4-9, A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C (4)
Desirable criteria
  • L2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Well organised/able to meet deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience with the public.
  • Basic computer skills e.g Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Unit.

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanne Carswell
Job title
Senior Pharmacy Technician Education and Training
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743261176
Additional information

Ashley Harris - Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

Email: [email protected]

Contact number: 01743261176

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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