An exciting opportunity to develop as a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Both our apprenticeship and non-apprenticeship routes provide the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Techniciansover two years. You will gain extensive understanding of pharmacy based knowledge whilst rotating across other areas within the trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a formal professional qualification whilst learning on the job.
Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s grade C/4 or above whichMUSTincludeMaths, English. Science GCSE is not mandatory but is preferred. If you do not hold a Science GCSE then you must be able to pass a screening assessment meeting the minimum educational requirements of Science GCSE grade C/4. Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships.
The post holder will be based at either Conquest Hospital, Hastings or Eastbourne District General Hospital but will involve cross-site working. It will a range of internal rotations and potential opportunities for multi-sector rotations through our established Sussex-wide networks
You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into teams.
You will need to be highly committed to achieve this qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency program. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self-motivated.
4 days each week will be work based gaining the vocational experience and completing competencies required to complete the Level 3 diploma. 1 day per week will be given to learn the knowledge required to underpin this diploma. Your training will involve working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, and completing all assignments/projects.
Trainees who successfully complete the training programme, an e-portfolio and the end point assessment (EPA) will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service delivery at either site on a flexible working basis which will include weekends and evenings. You will remain under supervision for the duration of the training period but may earn a degree of autonomy determined by the supervisor and successful completion of assessment or competency standards to undertake specific tasks.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a nominal monthly or annual charge.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Fixed term is planned to run from February 2025 – February 2027
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024
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