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
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. Eligibility Criteria: 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 Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document 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 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
GCSE’s: Maths C, English and Science (Grade 4-9, A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C (4) L2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Skills
Meticulous attention to detail Well organised/able to meet deadlines Able to work as part of a team Experience
Previous experience with the public. Basic computer skills e.g Excel, Word and PowerPoint Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Unit. We are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect. Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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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. Eligibility Criteria: 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 Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document 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 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
GCSE’s: Maths C, English and Science (Grade 4-9, A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C (4) L2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Skills
Meticulous attention to detail Well organised/able to meet deadlines Able to work as part of a team Experience
Previous experience with the public. Basic computer skills e.g Excel, Word and PowerPoint Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Unit. We are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect. Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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