Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, RG30 4EJ |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6225001/371-CS122 |
Summary
The opportunity has arisen for new Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PRPT) to join our pharmacy team based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading where the working hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
You must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4, including Mathematics, English and Science qualifications. Previous experience of working within a pharmacy setting would be desirable.
You will need to be self-motivated, organised, able to work efficiently, to deadlines and be able to work under pressure at times. You will be expected to work through the department on a rotational basis as set out in the two year timetable, covering dispensary, pharmacy stores, medicines information, medicines safety, wards and accuracy checking.
While learning the practical skills that Pharmacy Technicians require you will also undertake and complete the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician qualification starting in September 2024. Completing this qualification will enable you to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
On completion of the PRPT apprenticeship and registration with the GPhC there is the opportunity to continue employment for a further fixed year whereby consolidation of the last two apprenticeship years will be put into practice.
• You will complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice apprenticeship over the course of 24 months.
• You will be able to spend time completing rotations within all areas of our department
• You will spend time working on mental health wards and/or community health wards to be able to complete ward-based learning for the apprenticeship.
• You will be expected to participate in the late duty rota whereby the hours are 10-6pm.
• You will take part in departmental training sessions to develop your training/learning objectives and develop leadership skills.
• You will also take part in the appraisal process and engage in regular 1:1 meeting with your line manager and college tutors/assessors as part of your on-going development.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites
The 3 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
1. Five GCSEs or equivalent at grades A-C /9-4, including Mathematics, English and two Science qualifications.
2. Clear written and spoken English, and communication skills.
3. Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate self-confidence and self-motivation.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Jennie Nunn on 07825 904472 or email: jennie.nunn@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024
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