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Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
24 months (Fixed Term for 24 Months (Annex 21))
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
159-LWH-241-24
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 per annum, (Annex 21 - 70% of band 4 salary)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/07/2024 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Band 4

Liverpool Women’s delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. Each year we deliver over 8,300 babies, carry out over 10,000 gynaecological procedures, and care for over 1,000 poorly and preterm newborns, making us the specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in Europe.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, and, after featuring on One Born Every Minute, Miracle Babies and Special Baby Unit, our teams are famous across the world for their professionalism, skill and compassion.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital clinical services are currently being reviewed by NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group, following work done by our clinicians in presenting a powerful case for change in the Future Generations Strategy.

A useful information booklet is available about the proposed changes which can be downloaded from the Healthy Liverpool website facebook.com/healthylvpool. This booklet clearly states that ‘there is absolutely no threat to the services themselves – this is about making what we have even better and protecting services for the future’.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a truly extraordinary organisation. With an enviable international reputation for excellence, we are the leading provider of women's health services in the North west of England and one of only two specialist women's trusts in the UK.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a friendly and enthusiastic pharmacy team?

Are you keen, committed and looking for a challenging role to develop and expand your skills and knowledge?

We are looking for an apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician who will undertake a 2 year training course to enable them to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC. This will enable them to progress to an exciting chapter of their lives as a registered pharmacy professional.  

Then why not come and join us at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. We are a small team providing a specialist pharmacy service to one of the largest women’s hospitals in the country.

For further details/informal visits contact: 

Elaine Willis  [email protected]  0151 702 4169 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join the expanding pharmacy team at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. Together with full hospital training, the post holder will study part time day release in a virtual classroom setting for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians . Progression to year 2 is dependent on successful completion of the 1st year .

Please note:

  • You must be able to take up post on 1st Sept 2024
  • Successful candidates will be attending a virtual classroom one day each week during term-time .  You will NOT be expected to travel.
  • There is an expectation of home study to supplement the allocated study time in the workplace.

Minimum education requirements: 4 GCSEs (grade C or above or equivalent) including Maths, English and either Dual Science Award or Chemistry plus another science subject. Certificates must be produced during the interview process. 

Salary: This post attracts a salary under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change of 70% of band 4 of the first year rising to 75% in the second year.

Please apply early as this vacancy will close as soon as enough suitable candidates have applied.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  1. To undertake a 2 year training course for student pharmacy technicians.
  1. To undertake, under supervision work based assessment in accordance with the course.
  1. To participate in all aspects of pharmaceutical work relevant to training in accordance with the safe systems of work and procedure prevailing within the department at the time.
  1. To use the pharmacy computer system in accordance with the level of training.
  1. To communicate professionally with other healthcare staff.
  1. To carry out procedures in accordance with current legislation.
  1. To provide, under supervision, a stock distribution service to wards and departments within the Trust.
  1. To assist the ward pharmacist and technician in updating and revising ward stocks and stock lists, as and when required.
  1. To participate, under direction, in the ordering and receiving of drugs via the pharmacy computer system on a daily basis and to deal with any queries which may arise.
  1. To process and file any paperwork pertaining to the ordering, receiving and supply of medicines.
  1. To monitor pharmacy stock expiry dates, utilising stock rotation and stock relocation to minimise quantities of stock expiring and therefore assisting in the provision of a cost-effective service.
  1. To provide, under supervision, a supply of pre-packed medicines for ward and departmental use.
  1. To assist the pharmacist in the dispensing and supply of medicines, in accordance with individual levels of experience, and following previously laid down guidelines and procedures.
  1. To be able to effectively use the computer system and be aware of patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
  1. To assist in the provision and development of an effective out of hours storeroom.
  1. Maintain a neat and tidy working area within the dispensary.
  1. To comply with requirements of legislation governing safe systems of work e.g. COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act.
  1. To comply with standards of work laid down in department procedure documents.
  1. To participate in the provision and development of a quality, patient/customer orientated pharmaceutical service.
  1. To participate in evening and weekend work commensurate with the changing needs of the service.
  1. To participate in self-development/training programmes as the need arises in order to maintain and expand a personal skill base.
  1. To support and assist in achieving the annual pharmacy business plan.
  1. To contribute to risk assessment and audit.
  1. To perform other general duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
  1. The successful candidate will be asked to apply for a Disclosure to the Criminal Records Bureau. The level of Disclosure will be enhanced. Further information about the Disclosure can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk.

Person specification

Personal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good organisation skills
  • Ability to work accurately
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Reliable and dedicated
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptable – able to work in both the pharmacy and ward environments
  • Self-motivation and willingness to learn
  • Ability to organise personal timetable to meet deadlines set for NVQ and college assignments
  • Commitment to further training
  • Freedom to travel

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • Any knowledge of dispensing procedures
  • Any knowledge of hospital environment or systems
  • Any knowledge of stock control / stock rotation / storage conditions
  • Previous experience of working with the public

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 4 GCSE passes (grade C or above or their equivalent) including Maths, Chemistry and English
Desirable criteria
  • Any other relevant qualification, including NVQ level 2 or similar

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Able to meet workplace deadlines
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • Proven interaction with others, e.g. customers, clubs etc
  • Computer experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldStonewall Health ChampionsCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elaine Willis
Job title
Pharmacy Technical Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01517024169
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