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Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
Salary £19,501 - £20,800 (Band 4 Annex 21) including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Fixed term for 2 years
Pharmacy Technicians are registered professionals who are vital members of both the pharmacy and NHS Healthcare team whether in hospitals, community pharmacies or GP practices. The role of the pharmacy technician is becoming more varied and complex as medicines become increasingly sophisticated and the role of the pharmacist evolves. As a result of this, the aim of our training programme is to deliver pharmacy technicians who have the necessary skills and knowledge to practice in a 21st century NHS. A comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities is given in the full job description.
You can find out more about this role at: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/pharmacy/pharmacy-technician/
We’re looking to recruit a motivated and committed trainee Pharmacy Technician to undertake a 2 year Technical Apprenticeship programme during which you will work towards the Diploma in Pharmacy Services. This includes completing the PDA in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 7) and SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF 8) while developing your knowledge skills within pharmacy teams across NHS Orkney.
On completion of the programme you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician and progress into a range of opportunities within the profession.
To apply for this post applicants must meet the following criteria:
- National 5 qualifications at Grade A to C (or equivalent SCQF Level) in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English/ESOL
Or
- Completion of the Access to Pharmacy Services (SCQF level 5), NC in Pharmacy Services or NC in Applied Sciences
In addition to academic qualifications we are looking for applicants who can evidence an enthusiasm for learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.
The successful candidate must be available to start in this position by 1st September 2022.
For further information please contact Yvonne Rendall, Lead Pharmacy Technician on 01856 888060 or email Yvonne.rendall@nhs.scot
This position is subject to a PVG scheme record check.
A Job Description and Person Specification is available to download below.
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.