Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust · North East · SR4 7TP
About the role
Pharmacy Apprentice - Become a Healthcare Hero! 💊✨
Are you ready to kickstart a career in Pharmacy? This is your chance to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team and make a real difference! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative and awesome communication skills. 🗣️🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Working alongside our expert Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers, and Assistants to provide top-notch pharmaceutical care. 🤝
- Ensuring the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines for all our service users. 💖
- Rotating across Pharmacy Departments at Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside District Hospital, and CHoICE. 🏥
- Learning the ropes of hospital pharmacy to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician, working towards the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship standard. 📚🎓
- Undertaking a variety of essential duties under supervision, like:
- Receiving and storing medicines. 📦
- Accurately dispensing prescriptions. ✅
- Advising patients on how to use their medicines safely. 👩⚕️
- Being part of our Integrated Medicines Management Service. 💯
We're looking for YOU if:
- You meet the apprenticeship eligibility criteria (see attached guidance). 📝
- You're a team player who understands the needs of patients and colleagues. 🤗
- You've got great time management skills. ⏰
- You're ready to contribute to late-night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts (we'll share more details on this). 🌙🗓️
Important Note: This role does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Please consider this when applying. For more info, visit Gov.UK. 🌐
Ready to grow your skills and embark on an exciting healthcare journey? Apply now! 🎉
Key responsibilities
- Order receipt and storage of medicines
- Accurately dispensing prescriptions and ward orders
- Advising patients on the safe and correct use of their medicines
- Participating in the Integrated Medicines Management Service
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (Essential 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. Desirable 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.)