- You will complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice apprenticeship over the course of 24 months.
- You will be able to spend time completing rotations within all areas of our department
- You will spend time working on mental health wards and/or community health wards to be able to complete ward-based learning for the apprenticeship.
- You will be expected to participate in the late duty rota whereby the hours are 10-6pm.
- You will take part in departmental training sessions to develop your training/learning objectives and develop leadership skills.
- You will also take part in the appraisal process and engage in regular 1:1 meeting with your line manager and college tutors/assessors as part of your on-going development.
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Five GCSEs or equivalent at grades A-C /9-4, including Mathematics, English and two Science qualifications.
- Clear written and spoken English, and communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate self-confidence and self-motivation.
- Five GCSE's or equivalent at grade A-C/9-4. Must include a) Mathematics b)English C) Science
- Clear Written English (ILETS 7 – overseas candidates)
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft packages and databases.
- BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principals and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services
- Organisation of own learning in and out of workplace (approx. 10 hours per week)
- Evidence of team/group work
- Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
- Customer service skills
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to communicate well in writing with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and service users
- Ability to work well within a team alongside all grades of staff/colleagues and with other healthcare professionals
- Ability to work well and efficiently by oneself
- Ability to respond well to pressure and to meet deadlines
- Good computer skills
- Act in a professional manner and work as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- Multiple site working, when required to do so.
- Occupational health clearance
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Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Reading, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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The opportunity has arisen for new Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PRPT) to join our pharmacy team based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading where the working hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
You must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4, including Mathematics, English and Science qualifications. Previous experience of working within a pharmacy setting would be desirable.
You will need to be self-motivated, organised, able to work efficiently, to deadlines and be able to work under pressure at times. You will be expected to work through the department on a rotational basis as set out in the two year timetable, covering dispensary, pharmacy stores, medicines information, medicines safety, wards and accuracy checking.
While learning the practical skills that Pharmacy Technicians require you will also undertake and complete the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician qualification starting in September 2024. Completing this qualification will enable you to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
On completion of the PRPT apprenticeship and registration with the GPhC there is the opportunity to continue employment for a further fixed year whereby consolidation of the last two apprenticeship years will be put into practice.
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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
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If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let's be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
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Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.
Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.
Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.
Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.
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Megan Khan
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