Integrated Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Exciting opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a 2-year apprenticeship at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and a second placement site which will be confirmed 'll follow a rotational training programme across Dispensary, Wards, and Aseptic units, gaining the skills needed to register with the GPhC and become a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

The Trust supports flexible working arrangements and encourages you to discuss accommodations that best suit the service and your needs. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

• Dispense prescriptions and medicine requisitions for patients, wards and departments of the Trust following standard operating procedures under the supervision of a pharmacy technician.
• Prepare medicines aseptically or extemporaneously against an approved formulation following SOPs under the supervision of a pharmacy technician.
• Participate in the operation of efficient stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments.
• Participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the host NHS Trust.
• Maintain all necessary records including the use of computer equipment and comply with the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice and other appropriate documents.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff.
• Maintain safe systems of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• Work at other hospitals when necessary, for training and education purposes.
• Promote the professional image of pharmacy within the Trust by ensuring the standard of dress and behaviour reflect the professional service offered by the pharmacy department.
• Adhere at all times to the Learning Agreement.
• Participate fully in all the learning and study experiences made available via the scheme.

• Applicants must have 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including English Language, Maths, and a Science.
• You must be organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines independently and in a team.

Training includes 3.5 days on-the-job and 1.5 days off-the-job learning, providing experience in dispensing, automated systems, ward-based services, and aseptic preparation, supporting excellent patient care.

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.