Pre-registration Cross Sector Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust • Full-time • United Kingdom, England, Salford • £25.15k - £27.60k / year • 2w ago

Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic?Would you like to train in a role that can make a difference to safe, personal and effective care?

We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Cross Sector Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to be based at Salford Royal Hospital and complete a 6-month rotation within a local GP practice.

We are looking for candidates with vision, commitment, and motivation

This is a 2-year fixed term appointment. The post is 37.5 hours per week and the salary Band 4 Annex 21

Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within primary and secondary care managing all aspects of medicines. This involves preparing and dispensing medicines and counselling patients on the use of their medicines.

We have introduced trainees to cross sector working, contributing to healthcare in General Practice surgeries and Community Pharmacies.

This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician and register with the GPhC.

You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians on an Apprenticeship program, including day release at a local college. Supported within the workplace by an educational supervisor.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A - C or grade 4 - 9 including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and another science or similar qualification. You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.