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05/05/2025

Learning Provider Delivered by KENDAL COLLEGE Employer UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Vacancy Description

You will attend Kendal College one day per week in term times for formal learning.
The remaining four days will be spent in the hospital, where you will receive supervised practical training in dispensary services, medicines management, and patient care.
You will gain experience in areas such as the dispensary, ward-based pharmacy, procurement, and stock control.
You will receive support from experienced pharmacy professionals, including a dedicated mentor.
Additional study in your own time will be required to successfully complete the training programme.
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Vacancy Title Apprentice Pharmacy Technician Employer Description We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) Lancaster, and Westmorland General (WGH) Kendal, as well as several community health care premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services with full Emergency Departments and Critical/Coronary Care Units. WGH provides general hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and outpatient services. Our community facilities include outreach services, diagnostics, and community health services aimed at helping people remain independent and manage their health conditions. Vacancy Location Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, LA14 4LF Wage Frequency Custom Number of Vacancies 3 Vacancy Reference Number 1000318410 Key Dates

Apply From 05/05/2025 Closing Date For Applications 2025-05-15 23:59:59 Possible Start Date 2025-09-01 00:00:00 Training

Training to be Provided

As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will undertake a structured two-year training programme, which will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician.
You will attend Kendal College one day per week in term times for formal learning.
The remaining four days will be spent in the hospital, where you will receive supervised practical training in dispensary services, medicines management, and patient care.
Learning Provider KENDAL COLLEGE Contact Details Alison Woods Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative, Non-judgemental attitude, Patience, Physical fitness
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