Job summary

We are pleased toconfirm that we are once again open for apprenticeship applications acrossour Directorate of Mental Health ! Following successful completionof the course you will be offered a substantive (permanent) post at the Trust.

We have a number ofapprenticeship opportunities in:

  • Level 2/3 Pharmacy Services Assistant 2 roles available

    • The duration of thecourse at Level 2 will be 14-16 months or at Level 3 the duration will be 18-20months.

    Applications areopen to all ages, whether you are a school leaver, or further on in your careerand fancy a change.

    We are looking forpeople who:

  • Must have Maths and English skills equivalent to GCSE level E or above; or from 2017 GCSE grade 4 or above; or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above
  • Can show they are conscientious, caring, respectful and personable
  • Have good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Can always maintain confidentiality of information
  • Are capable of working as part of a team
  • Flexible due to the requirement of working an internal rotation

    • Please specify inyour application which role you are applying for.

    Main duties of the job

    You will theopportunity to access work and earn a wage as you learn on the job. It ispart of the Trusts grow our own workforce for the future programme. Being anapprentice, this may be your first step of a career in the NHS. It is anopportunity for you to experience work, study, and learn new skills.

  • Work towards achieving a Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship education programme. During the apprenticeship you will undertake work-based assessments, complete all assignments/projects relating to the Apprenticeship framework and present evidence portfolios for assessment within specified timeframes for apprenticeship accreditation.
  • Be assessed throughout the Apprenticeship contract with regard to practice and education and be expected to complete the essential elements of the apprenticeship.
  • Be supported to complete the Trusts Health Care Support Worker training and the Care Certificate during the first 6 months in the clinical area.

    • You will be required to work shiftsincluding long days, weekends and bank holidays appropriate to your clinicalarea and role. As part of the course there may be an opportunity to experienceworking night shift, this will be at your Managers discretion.

    About us

    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

    Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

    We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

    Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

    We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

    For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

    All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

    For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

    Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

    Date posted

    30 November 2022

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £9,406 a year

    Contract

    Apprenticeship

    Duration

    18 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    C9313-22-0739-PE

    Job locations

    Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

    Groby Road

    Leicester

    LE3 9EJ

    Leicester General Hospital Nhs Trust

    Gwendolen Road

    Leicester

    LE5 4PW

    The Willows

    Cordelia Close

    Leicester

    LE5 0LE

    Stewart House

    The Rise

    Leicester

    LE19 4SL

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the Job description and the Person Specificationattached for further information on the roles and responsibilities. (The Pharmacy roles and responsibilities will vary).

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the Job description and the Person Specificationattached for further information on the roles and responsibilities. (The Pharmacy roles and responsibilities will vary).

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • Can demonstrate the Trust’s values (as highlighted on the attached
  • Job and Person specification)
  • Can show they are conscientious, caring, respectful and personable
  • Have good interpersonal communication skills, both written and
  • verbal

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Must have Maths and English skills equivalent to GCSE level E or above; or from 2017 GCSE grade 4 or above; or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above

    • Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • Can demonstrate the Trust’s values (as highlighted on the attached
  • Job and Person specification)
  • Can show they are conscientious, caring, respectful and personable
  • Have good interpersonal communication skills, both written and
  • verbal

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Must have Maths and English skills equivalent to GCSE level E or above; or from 2017 GCSE grade 4 or above; or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above

    • Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This 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.

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This 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.