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Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician

NHS
Sunderland
1 week ago
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Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 07 July 2025

This is anexciting opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in all areas ofhospital pharmacy practice required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician,and to work towards the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) apprenticeshipstandard.
You will gainexperience of undertaking basic clinical technical services by providing arange of pharmacy services to patients. You take part in the maintenance ofefficient stock control and assist in ordering stocks.
(If you are a current STSFT employee wishing to undertake this role via Secondment, please download & complete the attached Secondment Application & provide to Recruitment once fully-approved).
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your applic ation. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
Main duties of the job

To undertake awide range of pharmaceutical duties under the supervision and professionaldirection of a Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician.
Coreactivities:-
To dispensemedicines safely and effectively.
To work on arotational basis throughout the Department.
About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust

- There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities

To develop the skills and the knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacypractice required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician, and to worktowards the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship standard.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification

Core Behaviours

Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours.
Skills and Abilities

Effective communication.
Methodical with attention to detail.
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
Effective team member.
Qualifications

A minimum of four GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above (new Grade 4-9) including Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry (or Dual award
Science/Buttercups Level 2 Foundation in Science For Pharmacy Technicians) in-line with GPhC guidance and course provider requirements.
A minimum of four GCSE (or equivalent) Grade B or above (new Grade 6 or above) including Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry (or Dual award Science/Buttercups Level 2 Foundation in Science For Pharmacy Technicians) in-line with GPhC guidance and course provider requirements.
Experience

Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy.
Experience in a customer service role.
Knowledge

The role of hospital pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy technicians.
Understand the values of the NHS.
Other

Please ensure you provide a contact telephone number.
Flexible approach to work and study.
Commitment to learning and professional development.
Ability to learn/work alone.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a yearAnnex 21 of Band (25/26 pay award pending)

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