Hello!

My name is Rebecca Somerville, my role as Senior Pharmacy Technician for JR Dispensary means that I am privileged to work alongside our other senior technicians within dispensary and to support Jane Yarnell, Lead Practitioner Development Technician to lead the training for our fantastic team of Pharmacy Level 2 apprentices, enabling them to gain the skills necessary to become a Pharmacy Assistant within one of our departments across the trust. Pharmacy Assistants are essential members of the pharmacy team working under the supervision of a Pharmacist and alongside Pharmacy Technicians to provide pharmaceutical care for the patient. The duties are varied, and it is not simply a matter of counting tablets. I am currently looking for a level 2 Pharmacy apprentice to join the John Radcliffe Hospital Pharmacy department.

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy John Radcliffe Hospital

37.5hours per week – 15-month fixed term contract

During your 15-month contract full practical in-house training will be provided, working towards gaining a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff, this qualification will provide you with the skills to work as a Pharmacy Assistant. You will learn how to take in prescriptions, dispense them and how to order, receive and maintain pharmaceutical stock. You must be a team player, keen to further your education, and have a good attention to detail as well as the ability to work accurately in a busy environment and be able to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

It is desirable that you have 4 GCSEs of 3 or above, including Maths and English but we can help with functional skills.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the role, then I would be pleased to speak to you! Please feel free to contact me on the numbers below or via my email, or feel free to make an appointment for me to show you around and answer your questions.

For further information contact Jane Yarnell, Lead Practitioner Development Technician on 01295 229652/01865 221109 Or Rebecca Somerville- Senior Pharmacy Technician on 01865 227853

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Somerville Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician for JR Dispensary Email address: Rebecca.somerville@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01865227853

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