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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 24 months (September 2024 - August 2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational Weekend Working, Bank Holiday & Late Nights)
Job ref
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Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 per annum (70% of Band 4 1st year and 75% of Band 4 2nd year)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

Band 4

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Job Title - Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

Hours per week - 37.5

Perm/Fixed Term-Fixed Term - 24 months

Salary - £19,371 - £20,697 per annum  

Closing Date: 14th July 2024

Interview Date: 13th July 2024

2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM SEPTEMBER 2024

The salary for this training post is £ 19,371 - £20,697 (for the 1st year, the salary will be 70% of a Band 4, and for the 2nd year it will be 75% of a Band 4) in line with NHS AfC pay scale.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Careers at George Eliot – ‘Where you make a difference'

Main duties of the job

This is a full time – fixed term contract for 2 years.  The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship leading to Level 3 Diploma (QCF) in Pharmaceutical Sciences plus Level 3 NVQ Diploma (QCF) in Pharmacy Service Skills which provides eligibility to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC.

Normal working hours are 37.5hours per week with rotational weekend, late night and bank holiday working. Subject to change.

You will be required to attend 1 day's training off site per week at BMET college (day to be confirmed) in order to meet the requirements for this training post.

The post holder will rotate through various areas of pharmacy including inpatient and outpatient dispensing,  goods receipt, ward stock distribution and Medicines Management. You will be offered a variety of experiences and training.

Please see person specification for the qualifications and training. All essential criteria needs to be met for eligibility of this post.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’ takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  1. Attend a two year course with one day per week release to college (BMet) to undertake studies to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a certificate in functional skills at level 2 (if required)
  2. Complete Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) by gathering a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence.
  3. Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.
  4. Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.
  5. Undertake study in own time when necessary.
  6. Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation (E.g. Health and Safety, Medicine Act)
  7. Dispensary
  8. Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling including: -
  9. Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.
  10. Identify actual and potential problems with reference to other staff as necessary
  11. Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate
  12. Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients
  13. Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate information
  14. Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Numerate
Desirable criteria
  • Pharmacy experience
  • Previous experience with the public
  • Basic computer skills (Keyboard, XL Word, power point)

Qualification and Professional

Essential criteria
  • GCSE’s: Math’s C, English and Science(at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C
  • Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
  • Three ‘A’ levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
  • Degree in science or humanities and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Well organised/able to meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated
Desirable criteria
  • Tidy and clean appearance

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Reliable, honest and trustworthy
  • Mature and professional approach
  • Flexibility

Other

Essential criteria
  • Capable of occasional moderate lifting <13kg
  • Ability to attend regularly
  • Able to participate in weekend/bank holiday work
  • Able to travel to college one day per week
Desirable criteria
  • Physically fit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alistair Jones
Job title
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476153296
Additional information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alistair Jones (Lead Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary, Distribution & Training) on 02476153296.

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