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Modern Apprenticeship Vacancies
Band 4 (Annexe 21) * Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician’s
Do you have an interest in Pharmacy and medicines? Do you want to work in a caring profession? Do you want to work while you study? If so we want to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to train to become a pharmacy technician within NHS Lanarkshire while working across hospital, primary care and community settings.
Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team, they also work within the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients have safe and appropriate access to medicines in a wide range of healthcare settings.
Successful candidates will have:
- An enthusiasm for learning and development
- A personal and professional attitude that puts patients at the centre of service activity and aligns with NHS Lanarkshire’s core values
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to establish and maintain relationships in a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility to adapt to changing service needs and meet tight deadlines
Trainees will undertake the “SQA Diploma in Pharmacy Services” over 2 years which combines the:
- PDA in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 7 (via distance learning) and
- SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 8 (on the job vocational training)
On successful completion of the training you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council in order to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
To apply for this exciting position you must have a minimum qualification of:
National 5 in Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics at grade A-C (or equivalent)
Or
NC Applied Sciences (Must be Chemistry and Biology based)
*Annex 21 Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see terms and conditions).
Successful candidates will start their college studies on the 22nd April
Informal enquiries to Fiona Ross, Specialist Pharmacy Technician E&T: Fiona.ross@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Tel: 07810 155474
or
Iain MacIver, Lead Pharmacy Technician Primary Care, iain.maciver@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Tel: 07583 067329
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.