Pre Registration Pharmacy Technician

A 2-year fixed term rotational training post to learn and put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Within own work area, assist and support the implementation of the strategic plans of the Partnership organisations and the provision of flexible, efficient integrated pharmacy care and medicines optimisation services. To rotate through pharmacy services delivered by the organisations of the partnership. A partnership will consist of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SCAS) - Medicines Packing Unit (MPU), Medicines Governance, Integrated Urgent Care/111 (IUC/111), and University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Trust - Southampton General Hospital (SGH) & Royal South Hants Hospital (RSH) pharmacy sites, including the on-site outpatients UPL pharmacy., To successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians to enable registration with the GPhC. This is an integrated competency and knowledge-based qualification to be delivered both by formal education & training via the Education Provider and in the workplace. The post holder's progress will be monitored and supported by an Educational Supervisor. To undertake, on a rotational basis across the SCAS and UHS Hospital sites, a wide range of duties which includes SCAS medicines packing unit, 999-medicines governance and audit, dispensing, medicines supply, procurement and stock control, ward based services, medicines management, medicines optimisation and IUC/111. To undertake, on a rotational basis, a range of smaller taster placements deemed appropriate to provide exposure and experience relevant to pharmacy practice e.g. care homes, pharmacy production etc All duties carried out by the Integrated Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will be under direct supervision and operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is a training post and therefore carries no responsibility for:

• managing other staff
• budget holding in any capacity
• management/maintenance of any physical resources, Key Result Areas & Performance Indicators
To undertake the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification. To attend college virtually to complete the virtual guided learning provided as well as workplace training within the partnership. Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification. A practice/clinical supervisor will be allocated for each rotation and overall, the education supervisor will manage the training programme. Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked assignments. There is potential that an end point assessment will also be required to be completed. It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all the educational activities within the period of the contract - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract. The post holder will report to the section managers for supervisory responsibilities, and these will change according to the rota. Under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician, you will: · Agree learning objectives, collect evidence, and be assessed by your assessor/expert witness in each rotation according to the training plan. · Attend college once weekly and take responsibility to develop yourself in becoming competent in the required knowledge and skills. · Build your portfolio and complete all work for underpinning knowledge course in your own time. · Collect evidence and prepare for assessments during work time. · Undertake training on a rotational basis, in a wide range of duties which includes dispensing for inpatients and outpatients; supply of medicines to wards and departments; procurement and receipt of stock from suppliers and stock maintenance, and medicines optimisation. Meet regularly with your tutor/mentor, assessors, and NVQ coordinator to complete training and assessment plans in order to be found competent to meet the performance and knowledge standards of the qualification. Ensure portfolios are completed, as agreed for assessment/verification dates. Ensure standards and procedures are followed to a high standard and quality of work. Learn and practice effective communication and customer care skills. Develop and maintain links with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team. Maintain safe systems of work at all times. We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable). Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of emergency, urgent care and non-emergency healthcare services, along with commercial logistics services. The Trust delivers most of these services to the populations of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire as well as non-emergency patient transport services in Sussex. We serve a population of over 7 million and answer over 500,000 urgent calls a year. We employ 4,551 staff who, together with over 1,100 volunteers, enable us to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In SCAS, we know that colleagues who are cared for and valued are enabled to provide the right care, first time, every time. That is why we strive to foster a culture that balances fairness, compassion, learning and accountability; a 'just and learning culture'.

+ Full training and support when you join and ongoing throughout your employment with us. + Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time). + Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme. + Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS. + Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme. + NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing. + Staff networking and support groups.