University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 2 - Pre-Reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician
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Job Summary
The Pharmacy Department at UHB is currently recruiting Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprentices to begin a vocational training programme commencing February/March 2027. Multiple posts are available at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the post holder to not only work as part of a pharmacy team but also learn the key functions of a pharmacy technician role under the guidance and support of pharmacy professionals. You will attend Walsall College one day a week to complete the Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (RQF).
The posts are full-time, 2-year, fixed-term contracts. Upon successful completion, you will be able to register with the GPhC. The salary for this training post is £25,272 (AfC Band 2), unless NHS pay preservation provision applies (AfC Annex 30). You will also receive 27 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- 4 GCSE's including Science, English Language & Maths grade C/4 or equivalent. Certificates must be seen prior to interview.
- Pharmacy Services Level 2 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science.
- Experience working within a pharmacy environment is desirable but not essential.
Apprenticeship funding rules apply.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
Pharmacy Technicians are vital members of the pharmacy team and contribute greatly to today's NHS healthcare team. The role of a Pharmacy Technician is becoming more varied and complex as medicines become increasingly sophisticated. Career opportunities for a Pharmacy Technician post-qualification include:
- Medicines management roles
- Manufacturing
- Quality control
- Staff training
- Information technology
- Supplies procurement
- Clinical trials
- Medicines information services
- Managing staff and sections within the Pharmacy Department
Pharmacy Technicians are involved in the preparation, dispensing, and supply of medicines to wards, departments, and directly to patients. They support Pharmacists in providing safe and effective drug treatment for all our patients.
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Pharmacy Technicians need to be able to work in a systematic and accurate manner and to have good numeracy skills. They also need to be able to communicate well with people. Previous experience in a pharmacy or other healthcare setting would be desirable but is not essential.
Strong organizational and time management skills are essential to ensure the successful achievement of the Diploma whilst working under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value, and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values-driven in all that we do, and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such, we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health, or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C/4 in Science, English Language & Maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- Pharmacy Services Level 2 or equivalent
- Experience working within a pharmacy environment.
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Previous experience of working with the public
Additional Criteria
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Essential
- Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
- Flexible to work in accordance with service needs.
- Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values.
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
- Good time management
- Careful and accurate in work
- Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
- Fair and objective
- Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service, and other staff
- Good team player and able to motivate others
- Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
- Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
- Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
- Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
- Willing to work under close supervision
- Ability to travel to other Trust sites
- Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
- Able to travel to college one day per week
- Able to lift moderate weights (up to 13Kg)
- Opportunity to work at home: revision/assignments
Desirable
- Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25272.00 to £25272.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
2 Year(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9017894
Job Locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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Job Description
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