Thank you for your interest in the position of Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
in Luton
with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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The whole thing should take you less than five minutes.
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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.
Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. Can you tell us about yourself and why you are interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician? Can you tell us about yourself and why you are interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician?
2. What do you know about the role of a Pharmacy Technician within the NHS, particularly at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust? What do you know about the role of a Pharmacy Technician within the NHS, particularly at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
3. Why did you apply for this apprenticeship position specifically? Why did you apply for this apprenticeship position specifically?
4. You mentioned having the necessary GCSEs; how do you think your academic background has prepared you for a role in pharmacy? You mentioned having the necessary GCSEs; how do you think your academic background has prepared you for a role in pharmacy?
5. Have you had any previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy settings? If so, can you describe it? Have you had any previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy settings? If so, can you describe it?
6. As a Pharmacy Technician, attention to detail is crucial. Can you provide an example of a time when you demonstrated strong attention to detail in your work? As a Pharmacy Technician, attention to detail is crucial. Can you provide an example of a time when you demonstrated strong attention to detail in your work?
7. This role requires working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Can you share an experience where you successfully collaborated with others? This role requires working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Can you share an experience where you successfully collaborated with others?
8. Given that some shifts may be on weekends or late in the evening, how do you plan to manage your work-life balance during the apprenticeship? Given that some shifts may be on weekends or late in the evening, how do you plan to manage your work-life balance during the apprenticeship?
9. Describe a situation where you encountered a problem in a work or academic setting and how you resolved it. Describe a situation where you encountered a problem in a work or academic setting and how you resolved it.
10. Pharmacy Technicians often have to make decisions under pressure. Can you give us an example of how you’ve handled a stressful situation in the past? Pharmacy Technicians often have to make decisions under pressure. Can you give us an example of how you’ve handled a stressful situation in the past?
11. How do you approach communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals? Can you provide an example of effective communication in your experience? How do you approach communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals? Can you provide an example of effective communication in your experience?
12. Why do you think a friendly and efficient pharmacy service is important for patients? Why do you think a friendly and efficient pharmacy service is important for patients?
13. What are your long-term career aspirations within the pharmacy field? What are your long-term career aspirations within the pharmacy field?
14. How do you plan to keep up with developments in the pharmacy profession while training? How do you plan to keep up with developments in the pharmacy profession while training?
15. This apprenticeship includes a combination of on-the-job training and academic study. How do you feel about this blend of hands-on experience and theoretical learning? This apprenticeship includes a combination of on-the-job training and academic study. How do you feel about this blend of hands-on experience and theoretical learning?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to undertake training to become a Pharmacy Technician. We are offering a fixed term two year Apprenticeship involving \"on-the-job\" and a combination of face-to-face and virtual learning with the University of East Anglia, leading to a recognised qualification suitable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The role of the Pharmacy Technician is rapidly developing and extending into all pharmacy services - they have a vital role in ensuring the Pharmacy departments provide an efficient, timely and friendly service to wards and patients. These posts will be based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (although travel to regional study days and the Bedford Hospital site will be necessary). Candidates must have 4 x GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, a Science and one other subject. Please note: some weekend and late shifts will be required. For additional information, please contact: Karen Scott at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital on 01582 497451 (Monday to Thursday) To participate in \"on-the-job\" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking an approved Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful. PTPTs are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services. With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work. To participate in \"on-the-job\" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking the UEA Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (NVQ Level 4). Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services. With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work. About us Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert. "}