Overview
Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE: Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our Balance programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Responsibilities
* To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including core duties: dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution (including ward top up services), aseptic services, and medicine safety.
* To train and work in designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship and related standards.
* To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and/or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This includes: undertaking and completing the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship; undertaking and completing the Buttercups training certificate accredited by the GPhC; meeting the competencies required for each standard; and contributing to the provision of pharmaceutical services in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines (e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH, EC Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety regulations) and Trust procedures.
Qualifications and Training
* Completion of the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship and Buttercups training certificate (accredited by the GPhC) as part of the initial education and training standards for Pharmacy Technicians.
* Two-year training and development apprenticeship under supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and/or Pharmacist.
* Desirable ability to train in the designated areas within pharmacy and to meet all standards and competencies required.
Reference and DBS Information
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please provide the address, telephone number, and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years of employment. Where possible, this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note: it is a requirement that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be deducted from monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Benefits and Additional Information
We have a range of staff networks and wellbeing initiatives as part of our Balance programme to support a diverse workforce and ensure a positive working environment.
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