Job overview

Would you like to join the NHS and help provide patients with the best possible care? 

Have you got an interest in Science, Maths and Medicine?

Would you like to be paid whilst studying a college course?

If you can answer yes to these questions, then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to undergo a 2-year apprenticeship and once completed become a registered Pharmacy Technician

This is a training role which provides 30 hours on-the-job training and 7.5 hours off-the-job training per week in order to assist you to complete your course

The post is full time and will involve the candidates rotating through specialist sections of the pharmacy department such as Inpatient dispensaries at Stoke Mandeville & High Wycombe Hospitals, Procurement & Distribution and Medicines Optimisation/Wards.

You will undertake and complete the BTEC Level 3 in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, attending live virtual college classes, developing a work-based e-portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, and completing assignments within set timescales to a competent standard, alongside working in our busy pharmacy department.

You will be supported throughout the training period with regular reviews and appraisals with their Education Supervisor & college tutors.

On completion of this qualification will enable you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) at the end of your training placement.

Main duties of the job

• To be organised and proactively seek opportunities for learning.
• Use effective forms of communication with other members of the pharmacy team, medical, nursing, and other staff in the best interests of the patient. 
• To participate in the daily stock check routine, identify and resolve stock issues, escalating where appropriate in line with stock management procedures.
• To dispose of medicines appropriately
• To participate in the receipt of prescriptions and collection of prescriptions, including handling prescription payment charges.
• To replenish Emergency Medicines Cupboard as per the SOP
• To complete accurate assessments for the Transcription of Inpatient Supplies and Drugs for Discharge
• To undertake accurate Drug History and Medicines Reconciliation, communicating directly with patients at a ward level
• To work in a busy pharmacy and hospital environment and be able to balance time dedicated to the completion of the apprenticeship and associated studies

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.