Total 2 job vacancies by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

We are looking to appoint Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and have 2 posts at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and 1 post available at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The role is challenging, varied, complex and responsive to the increasingly innovative development of new medicines and their role in healthcare today.

The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship full time fixed term contract for 2 years. You will study to achieve :- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) apprenticeship standard. This qualification is approved to enable you to apply for registration to practice as Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Training and support will be provided by work based mentors and course tutors during your training.

Please check the person specification for the minimum educational requirements to be accepted onto the apprenticeship.

Whilst in training the post holder will carry out pharmaceutical duties, under the direct supervision of an appropriate person in all sections of the pharmacy department.

Some of the duties will be in the form of training exercises and competence-based assessments in conjunction with the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) apprenticeship standard, including one study day per week.

The training is hospital based, with one day study each week and will be commencing in September 2024.

The Pharmacy department is split over 2 sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. An inpatient and outpatient dispensing service is offered at both sites along with patient medication review and stock management at ward level. The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site has an aseptic suite to compound and supply intravenous chemotherapy, nutrition and radioactive tracers for both sites.

Pharmacy Technicians are essential professional members of the healthcare team and contribute greatly in the supply of medicines and services for our patients.

Career opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians, post registration, include; medicines management roles; manufacturing; quality control; staff training; information technology; procurement; clinical trials; medicines utilisation reviews and contributing to the management of a comprehensive pharmacy service.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.


This advert closes on Thursday 1 Aug 2024

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust provides Level 2 Neonatal Services. We have 22 cots, 3 ITU, 3HDU, and 16 special care cots.

We are looking for an passionate Trainee ANNP to join our Neonatal service and advanced practitioners team.

This demanding role requires passionate, highly motivated, with excellent communication skills who strives for the delivery of high quality care to our neonates and their families.

You will demonstrate safe critical decision-making skills whilst working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of premature and sick new born babies. The team works a medical model assisting to cover the service 24/7.

The purpose of this role is to develop a clear pathway of progression, training, and career structure for Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. This role will encompass a 7-day working pattern with an element of shift work and after-hours working. This post will develop to a Band 8a upon completion of a Masters in Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practice, and completion of an Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. The post holder will also be required to undergo a wide range of core clinical competencies and case presentations within the area of practice.

This is a fixed term contract of 18 months which will progress to a permanent post up to completion of the course.

You will be expected to attend the University of Southampton and complete the full-time pathway MSC Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner) commencing September 2024.



Please note: Candidates that do not hold a full degree will be expected to complete a portfolio of work set by the university prior to commencement of the course.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Come for an informal visit to see if you are ready for the exciting challenge and experience of working on a level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, we can show you around and fill you in on the exciting prospects that await you.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Jun 2024