Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

We have an opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to train to become a registered pharmacy technician. If you have an interest in medicines, show attention to detail and want to fulfil a key role in supporting patient healthcare then this is the perfect opportunity for you. This is a rewarding and challenging role that enables you to be in gainful, full time employment whilst completing a formal training programme that leads to a nationally recognised professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The apprenticeship will involve: + Enrolment onto a 2 year education programme, that provides the underpinning knowledge to become a registered pharmacy technician + Practical training in the workplace to develop skills across multiple pharmacy departments + Collecting evidence, completing assignments and creating a portfolio, to demonstrate your application of knowledge and skill PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post and other Pharmacy Qualifications including overseas Pharmacy Qualifications would result in ineligibility for the apprenticeship funding and as such we are not able to consider applicants who have these qualifications., Pharmacy technicians manage the supply of medicines in a pharmacy, assist with advisory services, and are responsible for carrying out routine and specialist services, including highly complex activities requiring them to use their professional judgement. They are expected to work both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have a positive attitude, self-discipline and show initiative. They are able to work with minimum supervision, with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that they have undertaken, and that of others. They also develop leadership skills that reflect the regulatory requirements of the profession. You will be trained with the knowledge and skills to optimise patients' use of medicines: + In the dispensary to dispense medication, receive and validate prescriptions, communicate with patients and healthcare professionals, manage pharmacy stock of medicines, including controlled drugs. + In the ward setting: Work as part of a multi-professional team to check patient's own drugs and supply medications for individuals, take drug histories, undertake medicines reconciliation, counsel patients on the use of their medicines as required under supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician., You will work within the pharmacy environment while studying for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice through the University of East Anglia. The next cohort begins in February 2025 and we are looking for the successful candidate to be in post for that time., The training post is based at our pharmacy in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG, working 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas, as required). You must have a valid driving license for the UK, with access to a vehicle for work purposes, as the post involves visiting a range of hospital and other locations across the EPUT region which spans the county. We are looking for a candidate who can start on the 01/02/2025 at the latest. If you feel you have the personal qualities required for this apprenticeship post we would like to receive your application. For further details / informal visits please contact: Adam Jones - Pharmacy Operational Business Manager on . Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered 'suitable alternative employment' to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references. As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust. Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

The programme will combine some or all of the following elements: work-based learning, distance learning, classroom learning (face-to-face or video), residential study days, network study days, private study and completion of assignments. It will require a very strong commitment to private study in your own time. You will require 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 Functional Skills Level 2
• + GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2 + GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent
• PLEASE NOTE that English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is not an equivalent to GCSE English Grade C/Level 4 or above and does not meet the entry requirements.
  
  EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:
+ We are among the largest employers in the in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites. + We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.Our vision and values Our Vision "To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care". Our Purpose "We care for people every day. What we do together, matters". Our Values + We Care + We Learn + We Empower Our strategic objectives + We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. + We will enable each other to be the best that we can. + We will work together with our partners to make our services better. + We will help our communities to thrive. Our services + Mental Health Services + Community Health Services + Learning Disabilities Services + Social Care Find out more about the services we offer in our service directory., The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Covid Vaccination Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT. If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected].

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; + Season Ticket Loans + NHS discounts for staff + Excellent Training facilities and opportunities + Buying and Selling annual leave scheme + The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas + Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work + Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.