Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

We are looking for two highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals to become part of the Pharmacy workforce at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is an exciting hospital training program over two years. This will give you a fantastic overview and experience of the Pharmacy Technician role in a specialised and supportive hospital setting.

The post is for a 2-year, fixed term contract for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice. Individuals will complete a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) accredited / recognised qualification resulting in the post holder being able to register with the GPhC as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

As an Apprentice you will be supported by not only a dedicated pharmacy tutor, college tutor but also the wider award-winning apprentice team.

*** Provisional Interview dates: Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th of May ***

Main duties of the job

You will participate in a rotational training programme to support your development and showcase the roles of Pharmacy Technicians. These rotations include Patient Services, Outpatient Pharmacy, Medicines Management, Stores/Procurement, Clinical Trials and Medicines Information.

You will work in an environment that will support children, young people, and their families with their medications, managing the supply of medicines and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

You will need to demonstrate that you are patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout this busy department is essential, therefore a professional approach is key.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • GOSH Always Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential
  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent grade 4 (C) or above including English, Maths & a Science
  • Able to commit to a two year training program and able to undertake college work outside working hours
Experience/Knowledge

Essential
  • Experience of working in a customer service role
  • Experience of direct working with the public
  • Numerate
Desirable
  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Skill or relevant experience
  • Experience of working within a hospital environment
  • Experience of working within a pharmacy environment
Skills and Abilities

Essential
  • Self-motivated
  • Good Organisational skills
  • Ability to learn in a formal and informal environment and work to deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills to enable communication effectively with patients, tutors, assessors and colleagues
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to use initiative under supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Methodical and tidy worker
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

271-CCS-7861824
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