Job overview

An exciting opportunity for you to work in our Pharmacy department and study towards an approved national qualification from a GPhC accredited learning provider, via the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 apprenticeship, leading to professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

You will work in a variety of areas of Pharmacy as part of a rotational timetable to include:-  

 Inpatient & Clinical Trials dispensaries

 Aseptic areas for TPN & Cytotoxic manufacturing

Medicines Information Stores & Distribution & Procurement

Clinical – Ward Pharmacy Services                                                               

Medicines Optimisation

Across all rotations, you will be supervised and trained in the practice of Pharmacy. You will be enrolled onto a GPhC accredited programme. It involves timely completion of a blended learning training programme, consisting of self-directed e-learning, gaining competence and confidence in providing Pharmacy services in a work based environment. You will be allocated 20% 'off the job learning' time as part of your paid working hours. To support successful and timely completion of the portfolio, learners are recommended to undertake additional independent study and portfolio development outside of working hours.

The amount of additional study required will vary between individuals at different stages of the programme (typically can be up to 6-8 hours per week on occasion).

Main duties of the job

Undertake theoretical and practical study and work towards an approved national qualification from a GPhC-accredited training provider and achieve all criteria as per training provider requirements in a timely manner.

Participate in and contribute to planned training events, and professional development opportunities as appropriate.

Work on rotation in designated sections of the Pharmacy within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust providing services to its patients and other service users in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.

Participate in the weekend and public holiday rota services at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Working for our organisation

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.