Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Ptpt)

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you interested in pursuing a pharmacy career in Dorset? Are you enthusiastic with good communication and interpersonal skills? We’re looking for hardworking, motivated individuals to take part in this exciting training programme which offers a nationally recognised qualification as a Pharmacy Technician. Training undertaken is a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship. Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but is not essential.
The post is a 2-year fixed term full-time contract (minimum of 30 hours/ week). Permanent employment is not guaranteed at the end of the training programme contract. On completion of the training you will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician and apply for Pharmacy Technician roles in a variety of settings throughout Dorset and nationally.
Salary:
• Year 1 - £20,319
• Year 2 - £20,697
This is a training salary. Full details can be found in the NHS Terms and Conditions, Annex 21.
Please note apprenticeship rules and eligibility requirements apply to this post.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Please note the interviews will be held on the 22nd or 23rd January 2024
You will train and work across different sectors of pharmacy, rotating through a variety of placements across Dorset (acute hospital, mental health/community services, retail pharmacy, GP surgeries). You will gain practical experience in each, whilst also having designated study time.
A practice supervisor will oversee your learning at each placement and you will also be assigned an educational supervisor to support you throughout the programme
You will be expected to study in your own time as well as at work, so you will need to be highly organised and motivated.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jan 2024