This is a two-year pre-registration apprenticeship in the pharmacy departments of United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, on a fixed-term contract. Trainees spend their time on hospital and rotational placements while working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, with eligibility to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council at the end. The rotations cover Grantham, community services and an aseptic services facility, across 37.5 hours on a seven-day rota that includes weekends. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work and study in the UK.
What the job involves
- Gain on-the-job experience in hospital and rotational placements
- Rotate through Grantham, Lincolnshire Community Health Services and the aseptic services facility
- Study towards an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, with allocated study time
- Complete significant study in your own time
What’s required
Qualifications
- Five GCSEs at grade A-C (9-4) including Maths, English and a Science subject
- NVQ/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent, or willingness to study towards it
- Evidence of accuracy checking competency, or ability to work towards it
Experience
- Experience working in a hospital, retail, community or other pharmacy environment
- Experience working with members of the public
Skills & knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Computer literacy
- Problem solving
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Awareness of the dignity in care agenda
Other
- Maintain accuracy under pressure
- Professional, responsible and helpful attitude
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours
- Ability to travel between sites or rotations
Nice to have
- Good team player
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to prioritise
What’s offered
- Allocated study time towards an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Support to obtain a professional qualification and registration
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
