Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting career in healthcare? Do you want to earn while you learn and qualify as a registered pharmacy technician? We have a fantastic opportunity for three Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated hospital pharmacy team at Furness General Hospital.



Trainee Pharmacy Technician - 2 year fixed term.



As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will undertake a structured two-year training programme, which will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician . You will work as part of our hospital pharmacy team, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy services while studying for your Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

Salary & Benefits



This post attracts a trainee salary under Annex U/21 of Agenda for Change :



Year 1 - 70% of the top of a Band 4 salary



Year 2 - 75% of the top of a Band 4 salary



Adult minimum wage will be protected



Training & Development



You will attend Kendal College one day per week in term times for formal learning.



The remaining four days will be spent in the hospital , where you will receive supervised practical training in dispensary services, medicines management, and patient care.



You will gain experience in areas such as the dispensary, ward-based pharmacy, procurement, and stock control.



You will receive support from experienced pharmacy professionals, including a dedicated mentor.



Additional study in your own time will be required to successfully complete the training programme.



What We Are Looking For

To be eligible for this role, you must:

Be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn.



Have at least four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above , including Maths, English, and Science.



Be committed to completing the two-year training programme.



Have excellent communication and organisational skills.



Work well as part of a team and independently.



What We Offer



A fully funded training programme , leading to a nationally recognised qualification.



Hands-on experience in a hospital setting, developing a rewarding career in healthcare.



Support from a friendly and experienced team.



NHS benefits, including a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and staff discounts .



We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/