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Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

Employer
NHS England Apprenticeships
Location
Carlisle
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
17 Aug 2022

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Job Details

Job summary

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician, working throughout the Pharmacy department including working with ward and dispensary staff and patients at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Pharmacy technicians are vital members of today's healthcare team and contribute greatly to the safe supply of medicines, ensuring patient safety and improving patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will undertake a two year fixed term Integrated Apprenticeship which will result in qualification as a Pharmacy Technician. This will involve studying one day a week via distance learning with Bradford College to gain the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

Completion of the course and successful achievement of the Diploma will enable registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmacy Council. There is opportunity for further development within the Pharmacy sector, including medicines optimisation roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, procurement and more.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a wide range of pharmaceutical duties under the supervision and professional direction of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician:

Core Activities include:
  • To dispense medicines safely and effectively
  • To undertake ward pharmacy duties e.g. ward top-up
  • To work on a rotational basis throughout the department

Please state in your application which or all of the following:

4 GCSE's at Grade C/ 4 or above (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas: o Maths o English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening will not be acceptable) o Biology** or Human Biology o Chemistry** **or Dual Award Science covering the above two science subject areas. NB Applied Science qualifications at Level 2 e.g. GCSE, BTEC will not be acceptable.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Date posted

03 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£18,870 to £19,918 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-22-4434705

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:
  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability




Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:
  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability




Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's at Grade C/ 4 or above (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas: oMaths oEnglish or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening will not be acceptable) oBiology** or Human Biology oChemistry** **or Dual Award Science covering the above two science subject areas. NB Applied Science qualifications at Level 2 e.g. GCSE, BTEC will not be acceptable.


Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in a customer service role.
  • Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy.


Knowledge

Desirable

  • The role of hospital pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy technicians. Understand the values of the NHS.


Skills & aptitudes

Essential

  • Effective communication.
  • Methodical with attention to detail.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
  • Effective team member
  • Keyboard / computer skills.


Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Patient focussed.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Flexible approach to work and study.
  • Commitment to learning and professional development.
  • Ability to learn/work alone.


Other requirements

Essential

  • Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's at Grade C/ 4 or above (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas: oMaths oEnglish or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening will not be acceptable) oBiology** or Human Biology oChemistry** **or Dual Award Science covering the above two science subject areas. NB Applied Science qualifications at Level 2 e.g. GCSE, BTEC will not be acceptable.


Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in a customer service role.
  • Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy.


Knowledge

Desirable

  • The role of hospital pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy technicians. Understand the values of the NHS.


Skills & aptitudes

Essential

  • Effective communication.
  • Methodical with attention to detail.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
  • Effective team member
  • Keyboard / computer skills.


Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Patient focussed.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Flexible approach to work and study.
  • Commitment to learning and professional development.
  • Ability to learn/work alone.


Other requirements

Essential

  • Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours.


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.

Additional information

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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