Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (Training Post - Annex 21)

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board are pleased to offer training positions for completion of the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician programme in Wales. They provide the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to allow you to apply for registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.
Training positions are Modern Apprenticeship funded through Health Education and Improvement Wales/Welsh Government.
We have positions available across our Morriston, Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospital sites (candidates are asked to consider their preferred base site and state this in their application form or at interview, if appropriate).
Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.
During the two-year training, provided by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.
The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously developing into new activity and job roles, which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a hospital setting dispensing for In-patients and Out-patients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward-based work.
To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in a pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post.
Further information related to the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician training programme can be found across UEA (Certificate of Higher Education for Pharmacy Practice Qualification) and HEIW websites.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered. Those that have previously accessed funding for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician training will also not be considered.
To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*- C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:
GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level.
GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.
One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent.
Proof of qualifications will be required at interview. Please ensure that you have access to your original awarding certificates prior to application.
Candidates who apply using ‘equivalence’ principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales ‘communication’ and ‘application of number’. Overseas candidates applying using ‘equivalence’ principles will be required to provide evidence e.g. Statement of Comparability from the UK National Agency of Qualifications and Skills.
You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales ‘digital literacy’ at level 2 will also need to complete this as part of the programme.

Please refer the Job description for details