- A minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications or equivalent at grade A* - C or 4 - 9, in Maths, English and Chemistry (Science Dual Award is accepted) plus one other subject.
- BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or equivalent
- Previous pharmacy / hospital experience
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Keyboard / computer skills
- Evidence of accuracy and precision
- Experience of working with the public
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Salford, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Would you like to train in a role that can make a difference?
We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Cross Sector Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to be based at Salford Royal Hospital with our friendly team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers
***This is a 2 year fixed term appointment***
Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within the primary and secondary care managing all aspects of medicines. Trainees will contribute to healthcare in the Hospital, General Practice surgeries and Community Pharmacies working across the whole health care system.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians on an day release apprenticeship program delivered online.
We are looking for candidates with vision and motivation to join our dynamic team. Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A - C or grade 4 - 9 including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry or dual science.
You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person SpecificationQualifications & Registration
Essential
Desirable
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Desirable