Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) – Band 4 (Annexe 21)
Would you like the opportunity to earn while you learn and work towards a professional qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician?
We are looking to recruit a motivated and committed trainee pharmacy technician to undertake a 2‑year distance learning training programme during which you will work towards the Diploma in Pharmacy Services. This includes completing the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 7) and SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 8) while developing your knowledge and skills under the supervision and support of our pharmacy team.
For this role you will be based in the pharmacy department at Caithness General Hospital and gain experience working through the various aspects of our pharmacy service. Your role will be varied, learning and working with our pharmacy team to provide a high‑quality and professional, patient‑focused service. One day a week during Scottish term time is dedicated towards the study component of the course and support in the workplace will be provided. Trainees are expected to contribute at least an additional 4 hours per week to studying in their own time.
There has been significant investment in pharmacy services in NHS Highland so this is a really exciting time to join our hospital pharmacy team.
Qualifications
* National 5 grades A to C (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or other relevant academic courses demonstrating achievement of these subjects at SCQF Level 5.
* SQA in Pharmacy Services SCQF level 6 or equivalent and any required progression courses to meet the above academic criteria.
* IELTS 7 if English is not your first language (regulatory GPhC requirement).
* Enthusiasm for learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare team.
Responsibilities & Duties
As a trainee pharmacy technician you will undertake a 2‑year distance learning programme while providing support to the pharmacy team at Caithness General Hospital. You will assist with the provision and delivery of medicines, help with medication dispensing, maintain pharmacy records, support patient counselling and collaborate with other health professionals to ensure safe and effective medication use. You will also manage a self‑directed study schedule and prepare for the Diploma in Pharmacy Services.
Working Hours
36 hours per week Monday to Friday and a public holiday commitment on a rota basis.
Induction & Code of Conduct
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Pay & Benefits (Annex 21)
* Year 1: 70 % of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
* Year 2: 75 % of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
For further guidance on Annex 21 – arrangements for pay and banding of trainees, please refer to the NHS Agenda for Change handbook.
Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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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