Job overview

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The Pharmacy Department at East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for outstanding applicants with a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to train and study to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people for a 24 month fixed term contract to train as a Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants should have the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grade C and above, including English language, Mathematics, Science and one other subject at the point of entry.  Applicants who do not have the required Science GCSE would still be able to apply if they have substantial pharmacy experience and have completed the Pharmacy NVQ Level 2 qualification. All other entry requirements remain the same. Certificates for these qualifications must be available. 

Training will consist of two years of consecutive work-based experience under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician. It will also involve day release to tutor-led online classes one day a week through our education provided, Bradford College. Applicants must have reasonable IT skills. Upon satisfactory completion of the training period you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician via the General Pharmaceutical Council.

This post is  Fixed Term for 2 years 

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients at East Cheshire NHS Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and effective dispensary and distribution service.

Pharmacy Technicians have an important role in the Hospital Team managing all aspects of the use of medicines. You may be preparing and dispensing medicines, counselling patients, providing information on medicines or ensuring that medicines are purchased and supplied efficiently. 

You will rotate through various roles throughout the course including the dispensary, ward-based services, controlled drugs and accuracy checking under the supervision of workplace mentors and registered pharmacy professionals. 

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.