Candidates should possess 4 GCSEs at Grade C/Level 4 or above, including Mathematics, English, a Science, and one other subject. Some weekend and late shifts will be required. The role supports the pharmacy department in providing efficient services to patients and requires individuals to work independently and as part of a team, while also assisting pharmacists with dispensing and clinical services. Supervision will be provided, and trainees will gradually assume more responsibility for their work's quality and accuracy.
For further inquiries, candidates may contact Karen Scott at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.
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 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.
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