NHS

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post-Annex 21)


Pay25,524.00 - 28,010.00 / year
LocationWrexham/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: H9050-23-4566?language=en&page=1146&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This post is a fixed term training contract of 24 months. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

      Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.

      Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.

      During the two year training you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.

      Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for jobs as a pharmacy technician.

      Main duties of the job

      If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.

      We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our dynamic and motivated Pharmacy team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

      The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously developing new roles, which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a Hospital setting dispensing for In-patients and Out-patients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward based work.

      The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

      About us

      If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

      Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

      Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

      Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

      Date posted

      15 November 2023

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 4

      Salary

      £25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum (annex 21)

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      2 years

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      050-ACS705-1123

      Job locations

      Wrexham Maelor Hospital

      Croesnewydd Road

      Wrexham

      LL13 7TD


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered.

      To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4

      GCSEs grade A*- C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

      • GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level.
      • GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.
      • One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent.

      Candidates who apply using equivalence principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales communication and application of number. Proof of qualifications will be required.

      You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales digital literacy at level 2will need to complete this as part of the programme.

      To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in a pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for

      Pharmacy Professionals. A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered.

      To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4

      GCSEs grade A*- C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

      • GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level.
      • GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.
      • One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent.

      Candidates who apply using equivalence principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales communication and application of number. Proof of qualifications will be required.

      You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales digital literacy at level 2will need to complete this as part of the programme.

      To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in a pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for

      Pharmacy Professionals. A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • 4 GCSE A-C including Maths, English and Science

      Desirable

      • Evidence of academic study and continuing professional development after leaving school. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

      Experience

      Desirable

      • Experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy or within the NHS

      Aptitude and Abilities

      Essential

      • Ability to work in team, able to organise self, good IT skills, health and safety awareness

      Desirable

      • Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of pharmacy services and role of pharmacy technician

      Values

      Essential

      • Aware of working within limits, professional, patient care

      Desirable

      • Able to use initiative and practice time management

      Other

      Essential

      • Willing to work in bilingual area

      Desirable

      • Ability to travel, appreciation of care responsibility of the health care enviroment
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • 4 GCSE A-C including Maths, English and Science

      Desirable

      • Evidence of academic study and continuing professional development after leaving school. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

      Experience

      Desirable

      • Experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy or within the NHS

      Aptitude and Abilities

      Essential

      • Ability to work in team, able to organise self, good IT skills, health and safety awareness

      Desirable

      • Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of pharmacy services and role of pharmacy technician

      Values

      Essential

      • Aware of working within limits, professional, patient care

      Desirable

      • Able to use initiative and practice time management

      Other

      Essential

      • Willing to work in bilingual area

      Desirable

      • Ability to travel, appreciation of care responsibility of the health care enviroment

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

      Address

      Wrexham Maelor Hospital

      Croesnewydd Road

      Wrexham

      LL13 7TD


      Employer's website

      https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

      Address

      Wrexham Maelor Hospital

      Croesnewydd Road

      Wrexham

      LL13 7TD


      Employer's website

      https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.