Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and well motivated individual(s) to join our training programme for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

Successful completion of a fixed two year training programme and studying towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, will provide the entry criteria for registration as a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

The role involves training in -

 - Dispensing activities for inpatients and outpatients using the automation system

- Distribution stock control

- Medicine management at ward level

- Ordering and picking medication

-Working on reception, receiving and processing prescriptions

-Accuracy checking

- Competency trained to complete drug histories

- Rotation to Halton hospital

Introduction will be given to specialist areas for example -

Medicine administration, Chemotherapy, ITU, EPMA, A&E

A college course will support the knowledge-based learning for the qualification. 

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE'S at grade A - C or grade 4-9 in English, Mathematics, Chemistry or dual science, plus one other science subject  (or equivalent).  If you have already obtained certificates for these qualifications, these certificates will need to be brought to interview.

Working for our organisation

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

·         Kind – we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

·         Open – we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

·         Fair – we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

·         One team – we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application