Job summaryAn Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician is required to attend teaching at College on a day release basis to work towards completing Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification. This will be completed by undertaking written knowledge assignments working as part of the Pharmacy team in all areas of the Pharmacy department, on a rotation basis. Skills assessments will also be undertaken in each area within pharmacy. These areas are Dispensary, learning about how to dispense and check medication accurately and safely. Aseptic, this is an area where medications are made under strict clinical guidelines. Medicine Optimisation, this rotation is conducted at ward level and covers leaning about patients medication, uses, side effects and supporting patients with their medication. Medicines Information and Governance, this rotation covers policies, procedures and looking in to medication errors and how they can be avoided.Main duties of the job1. To work towards completing Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification or current registrable equivalent on a day release basis. 2. To work towards completing, Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification or current registrable equivalent through working as part of the Pharmacy team in all areas of the Pharmacy department, on a rotation basis. 3. To receive training and gain on the job experience of the working of a Pharmacy Technician and to develop skills and knowledge through completing all set targets and deadlines. 4. To rotate into Dispensary Aseptic, Medicine Optimisation, Medicines Information and Governance, Clinical Trials and Stores areas to complete training and competence in line with qualification needs. 5. The post offers 2 years comprehensive training in all aspects of pharmacy services and students who successfully complete the 2-year course and associated study will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)About usThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilitiesPerson SpecificationExperienceEssentialHas a good attendance recordReliable, punctual, honest and conscientiousParticipate in the evening, bank holiday and weekend rotasknowledgeEssentialShares informationSeeks help and advice where necessaryListens to the ideas of othersIs self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknessesDesirableFits in well as a peer and contributes positively as part of teamOffers suggestionsQualificationsEssential4 x GCSEs at grade C, 4 or higher including Maths, English & One ScienceDesirableInterpersonal skillsIT Training(MS Office)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Rotherham NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Rotherham Nhs Foundation TrustMoorgate RoadRotherhamSouth YorkshireS60 2UDEmployer's websitehttps://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)