Pharmacy Technician Apprentice | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Technician Apprentice | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
£27596
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust, Hawcoat, Barrow-in-Furness
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 3ad5625376e64c2a9ea2433fd5230d11
Full Job Description
- To help provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service with emphasis on the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines to patients and for the supply of medicines to wards, departments and partnership organisations under supervision.
- Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and national and local standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course.
The training provider will require evidence of:
1. Remaining length of visa which covers the duration of the course
2. Minimum 3 years residing in the UK (pre-enrolment onto apprenticeship)
We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visa's eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
This is such an exciting development for the right person who is committed and passionate about a career in pharmacy.
You would be expected to complete an apprenticeship in pharmacy - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
You will require FOUR GCSE passes (Grade A-C/Level 9-4) including Mathematics, English Language, Science and one other. Functional Skills will be accepted as an alternative for Maths & English Language.
Throughout the duration of your training you will be fully supported by an educational supervisor and practice supervisors as well as the wider pharmacy teams.
Have you thought how exciting it would be to develop skills in different sectors whilst you train and achieve a professional qualification?
If so we have a great opportunity for you! Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are offering the chance for a student to train across their sites in Cumbria.
37.5 hours per week -24 month fixed term
AFC Annex 21 Band 4 pay will calculate to a salary of Year 1 - £17,417 Year 2 - £18,662.
At Lancashire and South Cumbria, you would be based at Dane Garth mental health inpatient unit.You would be part of a fantastic and supportive pharmacy team who would guide you through the skills and knowledge you need to achieve whilst on your course.