Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Annex 21
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6178352/287-DSS-239-24 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At LUHFT we are looking for dynamic self-motivated people to train as Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
Following the merger and the move into our new hospital on the Royal site we are looking to expand our team of Pharmacy Technicians. You will be based at either Royal Liverpool or Aintree. There will be some rotations at other sites including Broadgreen Hospital. We’ll offer you exciting training opportunities to work in our dispensaries with robotic dispensers, a state-of-the-art Aseptic Unit and within various specialties.
You’ll be expected to undertake training for this role under annex 21. This involves developing knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a structured rotational training program.
This is a two-year fixed term contract, rotating throughout pharmacy to gain practical experience in the work environment, whilst on day release to attend lessons at Liverpool College for a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to study in your own time as well as at work.
The training programme will equip you for the rapidly developing future roles of pharmacy technicians and a diverse career. On successful completion of the training programme and qualification, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
To attend day release at college, one day per week for two years and satisfy all requirements as instructed by academic staff including all assignments, assessments and examinations to qualify as a registered pharmacy technician.
You must be organised, able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, meet deadlines and be a good communicator
You MUST hold at least four GCSEs at level 4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
Functional skills English and Maths Level 2 will be accepted.
If you do not have a core Science subject, NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a pharmacy assistant will be accepted as a Science equivalent.(Certificates must be available at interview).
Applicants must be able to start on 1st September 2024.
This is a band 4 annex 21 training post (70% at the top of the band 4 pay scale in the first year, progressing to 75% in the second year up on successful completion of the first 12 months).
Applicants who are currently employed by the NHS will be pay protected at their current pay band for the 2 years of the fixed term contract.
This is a full time (37.5hrs) position based across LUHFT. Preference of base site will be discussed at interview.
The Pharmacy Department operates a 7-day service.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend, late night, and bank holiday rotas.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1st October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Instagram - @LUHFTcareers
Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
To participate in the preparation and assembly of all pharmaceuticals including extemporaneously prepared products according to the prevailing policies and procedures.
To participate fully in training through rotations within the department and
carry out all duties required within each section to complete BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024
At LUHFT we are looking for dynamic self-motivated people to train as Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
Following the merger and the move into our new hospital on the Royal site we are looking to expand our team of Pharmacy Technicians. You will be based at either Royal Liverpool or Aintree. There will be some rotations at other sites including Broadgreen Hospital. We’ll offer you exciting training opportunities to work in our dispensaries with robotic dispensers, a state-of-the-art Aseptic Unit and within various specialties.
You’ll be expected to undertake training for this role under annex 21. This involves developing knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a structured rotational training program.
This is a two-year fixed term contract, rotating throughout pharmacy to gain practical experience in the work environment, whilst on day release to attend lessons at Liverpool College for a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to study in your own time as well as at work.
The training programme will equip you for the rapidly developing future roles of pharmacy technicians and a diverse career. On successful completion of the training programme and qualification, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
To attend day release at college, one day per week for two years and satisfy all requirements as instructed by academic staff including all assignments, assessments and examinations to qualify as a registered pharmacy technician.
You must be organised, able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, meet deadlines and be a good communicator
You MUST hold at least four GCSEs at level 4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
Functional skills English and Maths Level 2 will be accepted.
If you do not have a core Science subject, NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a pharmacy assistant will be accepted as a Science equivalent.(Certificates must be available at interview).
Applicants must be able to start on 1st September 2024.
This is a band 4 annex 21 training post (70% at the top of the band 4 pay scale in the first year, progressing to 75% in the second year up on successful completion of the first 12 months).
Applicants who are currently employed by the NHS will be pay protected at their current pay band for the 2 years of the fixed term contract.
This is a full time (37.5hrs) position based across LUHFT. Preference of base site will be discussed at interview.
The Pharmacy Department operates a 7-day service.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend, late night, and bank holiday rotas.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1st October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Instagram - @LUHFTcareers
Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
To participate in the preparation and assembly of all pharmaceuticals including extemporaneously prepared products according to the prevailing policies and procedures.
To participate fully in training through rotations within the department and
carry out all duties required within each section to complete BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024