Job summary
- Main area
- Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
- Grade
- Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Inclusion on weekend and bank holiday Rota)
- Job ref
- 427-6360179
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bath Royal United Hospital
- Town
- Bath
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Pre -Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Job overview
• To undertake a two year apprenticeship resulting in professional registration with the
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
• Complete all assessments and portfolio building meeting expected deadlines.
• Work towards and pass the End Point Assessment as defined by the apprenticeship
standards
• To rotate through the department gaining experience in different aspects of the
Pharmacy Service; in the Dispensary, Medicines Optimisation, the Lloyds Outpatients
Pharmacy and Purchasing & Distribution, with the opportunity to gain knowledge in
the following areas: Aseptic Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Information and
Homecare.
• All duties will be carried out under the supervision of a senior colleague or Functional
Head
• Complete foundation competencies prior to professional registration with the GPhC.
Main duties of the job
• Dispense prescriptions and signed orders for all medicines, according to relevant
procedures to meet the needs of patients, including Compliance Aids and Controlled
Drugs
• Enter information on to hospital computer system to enable tracking of prescriptions (i.e.
arrival and completion time)
• File and store dispensary documentation appropriately
• Maintain working stock levels and alert section managers to any stock problems
encountered
formulary guidelines to ensure medicines management to the required standards
• Assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician in each section in undertaking workplace audits
• Complete final accuracy checking on dispensed medicines or products in line with the
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship standards and standard
operating procedures.
• Assist in the issuing of prescriptions to patients/representatives in the Lloyds Outpatient
Pharmacy under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.
MEDICINES OPTIMISATION
• To participate in the Medicines Optimisation team, to provide patient centred care at
ward level. This will include experience and training in medicines reconciliation, use of
patients own drugs and managing patients medication requirements.
Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician/Clinical Pharmacist.
• Refer any queries or requests for information beyond your limitations to the appropriate
person.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Apprenteceship Entry Requirments
Essential criteria
- Minimum 3 Years residency in UK - inline with apprenticeship criteria
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
- A-Level or equivalent in science based subject
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Mathematics GCSE Minimum Grade C/4
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- English GCSE Minimum Grade C/4
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Science GCSE Minimum Grade C/4
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Any Additional GCSE Grade C/4
Desirable criteria
- Previous Pharmacy Experience
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Dean
- Job title
- Deputy Education & Training Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01225 826051
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