Trainee Pharmacy Technicians - Annexe 21 - Modern Apprentices B4 inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED 21 JUN 2024

You can find out more about this role at: www.jobsincare.com/job/jyoqB5vh will study for your PDA on-line and also have on the job training in the workplace with an assigned educational mentor who will support your learning and development throughout the training period.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde



Type of Role:
Modern Apprenticeship


Department:
Pharmacy Services


Job Title:
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Technical Apprenticeship)


Location:
Based across Pharmacy NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHSGGC


Tenure:
2 Years - Fixed term


Hours:
Full Time (37 hours per week)


Salary:
Band 4 Salary Scale: £27,598 - £30,

Modern Apprentice Salary: Starting salary: £21, or the Scottish Living Wage, whichever is highest

  • Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 1 – £21, per annum (70%)
  • Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 2 – £22, 514 per annum (75%)

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 4 starting salary scale.

Pharmacy Services are recruiting Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (Technical Apprenticeship) and invite applications from all sections of society. This is a fantastic opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ and become a highly trained Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive two-year training programme that includes completing an SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 8 and a Professional Development Award in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 7. Trainees who successfully complete both these qualifications within the two year training programme will then be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

You can find out more about this role at: www.jobsincare.com/job/jyoqB5vh will study for your PDA on-line and also have on the job training in the workplace with an assigned educational mentor who will support your learning and development throughout the training period. You may need to study in your own time so you will need to be organised and self-motivated with a desire to succeed. You will work alongside a dedicated team of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and Pharmacists to gain experience in all aspects of the role of a Pharmacy Technician. Multiple posts are based throughout Pharmacy Greater Glasgow & Clyde, within both Acute Hospitals & our Primary Care teams. You will be required to rotate to other multiple sites for parts of your training.


Your Responsibilities (dependent On Base) May Include:


  • Working as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team, dealing with patients and their medicinal needs
  • Medicines management including dispensing and ordering medicines either in acute sites or community pharmacy
  • Stock management and distribution of medicines, audits and data collection
  • Ward services including near patient dispensing services.
  • Work-based assessments and development of a portfolio of evidence as required
  • Successful completion of any rotations required
  • Working on various sites throughout your 2 year training as part of a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician rota.


Eligible Applicants Must Have Or Be Expecting:


  • Four National 5 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent) at Grade A-C in Chemistry, Biology, Math’s and English/ESOL - (essential)

OR

  • Completion of the Access to Pharmacy Course (SCQF Level 5)

AND

  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) – (essential)
  • Good IT skills (essential)
  • Experience of team-working (essential)


Key Information:


  • Your training will be with an accredited education provider
  • You will be registered with Skills Development Scotland as a Technical Apprentice
  • Successful applicants will start in September 2024
  • College will start in September 2024

If you are successfully short-listed, you will be contacted to attend to attend an interview in person.

Further information is available in the attached pack, please read this before applying.

There Will Be An Information Session At 3.30pm On 25th June 2024, To Provide More Information About The Role And To Give You An Opportunity To Ask Any Questions. To Register For This Session Click Below Or Copy And Paste Url Below:

www.jobsincare.com/job/jyoqB5vh session is not mandatory but we recommend that you attend.

If You Think You Have What It Takes To Become a Registered Pharmacy Technician In NHGGGC And You Would Like Further Information About The Posts, The Training Or Anything Else, Please Contact Any Of The People Below:

  • Lynne Meldrum, Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Prescribing Team Primary Care
  • Kirsty Thomson, Technical Team Lead Primary Care
  • Lindsay Cassidy, Interim Chief Pharmacy Technician, South Sector

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde


Type of Role:
Modern Apprenticeship

Department:
Pharmacy Services

Job Title:
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Technical Apprenticeship)

Location:
Based across Pharmacy NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHSGGC

Tenure:
2 Years - Fixed term

Hours:
Full Time (37 hours per week)

Salary:
Band 4 Salary Scale: £27,598 - £30,

Modern Apprentice Salary: Starting salary: £21, or the Scottish Living Wage, whichever is highest

  • Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 1 – £21, per annum (70%)
  • Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 2 – £22, 514 per annum (75%)

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 4 starting salary scale.

Pharmacy Services are recruiting Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (Technical Apprenticeship) and invite applications from all sections of society. This is a fantastic opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ and become a highly trained Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive two-year training programme that includes completing an SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 8 and a Professional Development Award in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 7. Trainees who successfully complete both these qualifications within the two year training programme will then be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

You can find out more about this role at: www.jobsincare.com/job/jyoqB5vh will study for your PDA on-line and also have on the job training in the workplace with an assigned educational mentor who will support your learning and development throughout the training period. You may need to study in your own time so you will need to be organised and self-motivated with a desire to succeed. You will work alongside a dedicated team of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and Pharmacists to gain experience in all aspects of the role of a Pharmacy Technician. Multiple posts are based throughout Pharmacy Greater Glasgow & Clyde, within both Acute Hospitals & our Primary Care teams. You will be required to rotate to other multiple sites for parts of your training.

Your Responsibilities (dependent On Base) May Include:

  • Working as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team, dealing with patients and their medicinal needs
  • Medicines management including dispensing and ordering medicines either in acute sites or community pharmacy
  • Stock management and distribution of medicines, audits and data collection
  • Ward services including near patient dispensing services.
  • Work-based assessments and development of a portfolio of evidence as required
  • Successful completion of any rotations required
  • Working on various sites throughout your 2 year training as part of a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician rota.


Eligible Applicants Must Have Or Be Expecting:

  • Four National 5 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent) at Grade A-C in Chemistry, Biology, Math’s and English/ESOL - (essential)

OR

  • Completion of the Access to Pharmacy Course (SCQF Level 5)

AND

  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) – (essential)
  • Good IT skills (essential)
  • Experience of team-working (essential)


Key Information:

  • Your training will be with an accredited education provider
  • You will be registered with Skills Development Scotland as a Technical Apprentice
  • Successful applicants will start in September 2024
  • College will start in September 2024

If you are successfully short-listed, you will be contacted to attend to attend an interview in person.

Further information is available in the attached pack, please read this before applying.

There Will Be An Information Session At 3.30pm On 25th June 2024, To Provide More Information About The Role And To Give You An Opportunity To Ask Any Questions. To Register For This Session Click Below Or Copy And Paste Url Below:

www.jobsincare.com/job/jyoqB5vh session is not mandatory but we recommend that you attend.

If You Think You Have What It Takes To Become a Registered Pharmacy Technician In NHGGGC And You Would Like Further Information About The Posts, The Training Or Anything Else, Please Contact Any Of The People Below:

  • Lynne Meldrum, Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Prescribing Team Primary Care
  • Kirsty Thomson, Technical Team Lead Primary Care
  • Lindsay Cassidy, Interim Chief Pharmacy Technician, South Sector

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.


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