Job Description
Main area Pharmacy Grade Annex 21 Trainee Salary at Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 2 years Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Late night, bank holiday & weekend rotas.) Job ref 153-SP03262
Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Town Dorset Salary Year 1: 70% of £27,596 pa (or NMW), Year 2: 75% of £27,596 pa Closing 24/06/2024 23:59 Interview date 10/07/2024
Annex 21 Trainee Salary at Band 4
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
Are you interested in a rewarding new career in Pharmacy? Earn whilst you learn with a two year Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship!
We have several vacancies for Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) available across Dorset and are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join one of our teams at either;
- Dorset Healthcare (based at various locations across Dorset)
- Dorset County Hospital (based at Dorchester hospital)
- University Hospitals Dorset (based at Bournemouth & Poole hospitals
Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above, be able to demonstrate they are committed to a career in Pharmacy and will ideally have some previous pharmacy experience. Evidence of essential qualifications must be provided prior to interview. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
All posts are 2 year fixed term, full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week and require participation in the late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. In exceptional circumstances and reviewed on a case by case basis, a minimum of 30 hours per week may be considered.
Candidates will need to be available to start at the beginning of September 2024 and must state which of the three Hospitals Trusts they are prepared to work at, in order of preference, within the supporting statement section of their application.
Interview dates: 11th and 12th July 2024
Main duties of the job
Throughout the two year post, PTPTs will gain practical experience and develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours across rotational opportunities in dispensary, pharmacy stores, community pharmacy and hospital wards. Other rotations e.g. aseptic pharmacy, GP surgeries and mental health units may be available depending on sector (refer to individual job descriptions for further information). This is whilst undertaking a distance learning apprenticeship delivered by an accredited external education provider. By the end of the two years PTPTs will;
- Have attained a Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Be able to apply for Pharmacy Technician roles nationally
A considerable amount of additional study will be required in the student’s own time. The successful candidate must have good time management skills both in and out of work due to the pressure of undertaking the qualification, and being in full time employment. A learning contract must be adhered to at all times.
Working for our organisation
Please refer to individual Hospital Trust's websites;
- www.dchft.nhs.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job descriptions and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
- 4 GCSEs to include: - English GCSE at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English Language evidence, which can include Functional Skills level 2* - Maths GCSE at grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy, which can include Functional Skills Level 2 - Science GCSE x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent
- Must be eligible for apprenticeship funding
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Experience
- Previous Pharmacy experience
- Methodical and accurate approach, ensuring attention to detail
- Neat
- Numerate
Knowledge
- Background knowledge in dispensing and the day to day running of hospital pharmacy / pharmacy settings
- Knowledge of efficient stock control
Other requirements
- Prepared to participate in Weekend / Bank Holiday / Late Night rota
- Prepared to undertake a substantial amount of study in own time
- Must be able to independently travel between and to all locations necessary for training and work placements (Dorset HealthCare applicants must have their own vehicle, drivers licence & business insurance)
- A genuine enthusiasm for a career in Pharmacy
Personal Attributes
- Evidence of demonstrating the trusts values and behaviours
- Good organisational skills and able to manage own time
- The ability to work unsupervised but with an awareness of own limitations / authority and when to refer
- Willing to learn and share knowledge with others
- Conscientious and reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Smart and professional image
- Team player with good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of the ability to use initiative and solve problems
- Adaptable & receptive to change
- Receptive to feedback
- Trustworthy with an appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality
- Shows empathy to patients
Language Requirement
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Gemma White Job title Deputy Lead E&T Pharmacy Technician Email address gemma.white@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number 0300 019 6375 Additional information
Sarah Adams - Specialist Technician for Education, Training & Quality (Dorset HealthCare) sarah.adams6@nhs.net
Sophia Trim - Lead Education & Training Pharmacy Technician (Dorset County Hospital) sophia.trim@dchft.nhs.uk
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