Apprentice Pharmacy Technician (PreRegistration Trainee Pharmacy Tech)
- Employer
- NHS England Apprenticeships
- Location
- Salisbury
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- 13 Jun 2023
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- Specialism
- Health & Social Care
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Permanent
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Job Details
Job summary
Are you interested in a rewarding new career in pharmacy? The Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) programme allows you to earn whilst training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Supported by our respected pharmacy team our apprentices gain practical experience while undertaking a distance learning apprenticeship delivered by the University of East Anglia. Once completed you will be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
You will need to be hardworking, enthusiastic, and dedicated to achieving the qualification as it requires self-driven learning during the designated study day each week alongside university delivered face to face sessions and online teaching sessions.
Our apprentices build knowledge, skills and behaviours across dispensary, pharmacy stores, quality assurance and on the hospital wards.
The post is a 2-year fixed term full-time contract of 37.5 hours a week with a weekend rota of 1 in 8 weekends and bank holiday commitment. Candidates must be eligible for an apprenticeship to apply for the role.
Permanent employment is not guaranteed at the end of the training programme but once registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, you can apply for pharmacy technician roles either at the Trust, depending on vacancies, or elsewhere.
Candidates must be available for a September 2023 start.
Additional Salary Details: 70% of B4 Salary for Year 1 (topped up to meet min wage), 75% for Year 2
Main duties of the job
Applicants will;
Pharmacy experience from any background is desired and encouraged but is not essential as full training will be given.
Overseas qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and all overseas applicants must have obtained a 'Statement of Compatibility' of their overseas qualifications from the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skill UK ENIC (formally NARIC) www.enic.org.uk.
Interviews are proposed to take place on Monday 3rd July.
See the attached job description for a detailed summary of the duties of the role.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have aroundt 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We believe working here is rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything: easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
Date posted
02 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£20,319 to £20,697 a year 70% of B4 Salary for Year 1, 75% for Year 2
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
269-SFT7747
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Are you interested in a rewarding new career in pharmacy? The Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) programme allows you to earn whilst training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Supported by our respected pharmacy team our apprentices gain practical experience while undertaking a distance learning apprenticeship delivered by the University of East Anglia. Once completed you will be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
You will need to be hardworking, enthusiastic, and dedicated to achieving the qualification as it requires self-driven learning during the designated study day each week alongside university delivered face to face sessions and online teaching sessions.
Our apprentices build knowledge, skills and behaviours across dispensary, pharmacy stores, quality assurance and on the hospital wards.
The post is a 2-year fixed term full-time contract of 37.5 hours a week with a weekend rota of 1 in 8 weekends and bank holiday commitment. Candidates must be eligible for an apprenticeship to apply for the role.
Permanent employment is not guaranteed at the end of the training programme but once registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, you can apply for pharmacy technician roles either at the Trust, depending on vacancies, or elsewhere.
Candidates must be available for a September 2023 start.
Additional Salary Details: 70% of B4 Salary for Year 1 (topped up to meet min wage), 75% for Year 2
Main duties of the job
Applicants will;
- have FOUR GCSEs grade C/level 4 or above including English, Maths and at least one Science (or equivalent)
- have good communication skills
- be eager and able to study, learn and work simultaneously
- be able to manage multiple deadlines
Pharmacy experience from any background is desired and encouraged but is not essential as full training will be given.
Overseas qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and all overseas applicants must have obtained a 'Statement of Compatibility' of their overseas qualifications from the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skill UK ENIC (formally NARIC) www.enic.org.uk.
Interviews are proposed to take place on Monday 3rd July.
See the attached job description for a detailed summary of the duties of the role.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have aroundt 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We believe working here is rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything: easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
Date posted
02 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£20,319 to £20,697 a year 70% of B4 Salary for Year 1, 75% for Year 2
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
269-SFT7747
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
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