Trainee Science and Manufacturing Technician - Apprenticeship

This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in NHS pharmacy manufacturing, contributing directly to patient care while gaining a recognised professional qualification within a supportive and innovative teaching NHS Trust.

Requirement to attend study days weekly. Successful completion of the qualification will enable you to be registered as a Science Manufacturing Technician. You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent 9-5) grade which must include Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology (double science accepted).

To assist with the provision of pharmaceutical services to the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

To undertake the Science and Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification to become a qualified registered Science and Manufacturing Technician ensuring all course deadlines are met.

To participate in providing a comprehensive pharmacy service whilst following a structured training programme.

To work with pharmacists and technicians to ensure patients treated within Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre (LMCC) receive the best possible drug treatment, delivered safely and with a good patient experience.

To utilise isolator technology and clean room facilities to safely prepare and label chemotherapy medicines/ extemporaneous medicines for human use.

Act as an in-process checked (require accreditation)

Dispense individual chemotherapy doses using "batch" product.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Qualifications/Training

Desirable: - NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent; - A Levels or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential: - Teamwork

Desirable: - Pharmacy experience (hospital or community); - Experience of training others; - Customer service

Other Requirements

Knowledge

Essential: - Awareness of Science and Manufacturing Technician job role; - IT skills, including Microsoft Words and Excel

Skills

Essential: - Accurate; - Able to use initiative; proactive and self motivated; - Good time management; - Able to perform under pressure