Applicants should have four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English, and a Science subject. The role demands full-time commitment with a working pattern of 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays. Additionally, the position values diversity and inclusivity, offering various benefits such as annual leave, flexible working options, and extensive staff discounts. The anticipated start date for the apprenticeship is February 21, 2025, with interviews scheduled for November 19, 2024.
Successful candidates will rotate through the pharmacy department, learning the various roles carried out by Pharmacy Technicians including:
- Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions
- Receiving and Issuing prescriptions
- Aseptic services
- Providing excellent customer care and maintaining confidentiality while dealing with patients and staff
- Ward based duties, including Medicines Management and Optimisation to ensure safe medicine use
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and provides an excellent opportunity to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician.
Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians are essential to the continuing development of the pharmacy team, and applications are invited from enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated people with good written and verbal communication skills. Previous pharmacy or customer service experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. This is a two year fixed term apprenticeship which includes working in the hospital Pharmacy and day release (online remote learning) at college leading to a Level 3 qualification. (Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians). This is a nationally recognised qualification, which on completion will allow you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Apprenticeship and post is anticipated to commence on 21st February 2025
Qualifications required:
- Four GCSE passes or equivalent at C/4 or above.
- Must include Maths, English and 1 Science subject (biology or chemistry)
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th November 2024
For further details please contact: Beverley Taylor, Lead Technician for Education and Training, on or
This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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