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Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Apprentice
| Posting date: | 11 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,468 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, N19 5NX |
| Company: | Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 6363982/455-CANDI-969 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.
An apprentice opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to train and become a qualified Pharmacy Technician; registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
As part of our 2024-2026 cohort of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, you will participate in our two year training programme involving ‘on the job’ training, whilst working towards the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship with the University of East Anglia. On completion of the programme you can register as a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician.
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with an interest in healthcare and science to learn the skills and knowledge required of a pharmacy professional.
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:
• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*
• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent
*PLEASE NOTE that English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is not an equivalent to GCSE English Grade C/Level 4 or above and does not meet the entry requirements.
You will also need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner and be committed to the 2 year training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working is essential.
Working for North London Mental Health Partnership
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
· We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
· Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
· Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
· Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
· We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
· Generous Annual Leave Allowance
· NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
· We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
A comprehensive training programme will be delivered to level 4 standards by attendance at a recognised college of further education or pharmacy training organisation providing the knowledge component of the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and supported by further skill-based training in each rotational area.
To undertake roles and responsibilities defined by the GPhC as part of the Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technician training in order to register as a Pharmacy Technician. The qualification will be a combination of study and demonstrating competence within the workplace.
An ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout a busy department is essential; therefore, a professional approach is vital. Participate in each rotation in accordance with a structured training programme and complete competencies for each section as defined.
There will be a designated Educational Supervisor and a structured package of training for each rotation. Rotations include:
• Inpatients dispensary.
• Clozapine co-ordination.
• Medicines Management.
• Procurement and distribution.
• Specialist clinical experience.
• Community Mental Health Team visits.
• Whittington health NHS Foundation Trust.
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Jun 2024
An apprentice opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to train and become a qualified Pharmacy Technician; registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
As part of our 2024-2026 cohort of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, you will participate in our two year training programme involving ‘on the job’ training, whilst working towards the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship with the University of East Anglia. On completion of the programme you can register as a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician.
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with an interest in healthcare and science to learn the skills and knowledge required of a pharmacy professional.
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:
• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*
• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent
*PLEASE NOTE that English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is not an equivalent to GCSE English Grade C/Level 4 or above and does not meet the entry requirements.
You will also need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner and be committed to the 2 year training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working is essential.
Working for North London Mental Health Partnership
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
· We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
· Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
· Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
· Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
· We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
· Generous Annual Leave Allowance
· NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
· We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
A comprehensive training programme will be delivered to level 4 standards by attendance at a recognised college of further education or pharmacy training organisation providing the knowledge component of the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and supported by further skill-based training in each rotational area.
To undertake roles and responsibilities defined by the GPhC as part of the Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technician training in order to register as a Pharmacy Technician. The qualification will be a combination of study and demonstrating competence within the workplace.
An ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout a busy department is essential; therefore, a professional approach is vital. Participate in each rotation in accordance with a structured training programme and complete competencies for each section as defined.
There will be a designated Educational Supervisor and a structured package of training for each rotation. Rotations include:
• Inpatients dispensary.
• Clozapine co-ordination.
• Medicines Management.
• Procurement and distribution.
• Specialist clinical experience.
• Community Mental Health Team visits.
• Whittington health NHS Foundation Trust.
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Jun 2024