Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services

3 weeks ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Hello

My name is Jane Yarnell, my role as the Lead Practitioner Development Technician for the OUHFT Pharmacy Department means that I am privileged 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 2 more level 2 Pharmacy apprentices to join the John Radcliffe Pharmacy department working in a split role divided between the dispensary and working in our off site Pharmacy Purchasing and Distribution Unit.

During your 15-month contract full practical in-house training will be provided, you will undertake a level 2 Specialist Btec in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff, this will provide you with the skills to work as a Pharmacy Assistant, alongside the knowledge you will need to support your pharmacy career. 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 grade 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

For further information contact me, Jane Yarnell Practitioner Development Technician on 01865 221109

Equality of opportunity is assured, and we are committed to improving your working life.

Our no smoking policy advances a healthier environment.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties:

- To complete all work set by your assessor.
- To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed:

- To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot.
- To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas.
- To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste.
- To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients.
- To provide support to the pharmacy portering service including the delivery of sealed medicine pouches to ward areas and supporting the IV fluid top ups.
- To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures.
- To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information, print labels and to load the robot.
- To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
- To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures.
- To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies.
- To be a flexible and supportive member of the team.
- To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager etc.
- To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training.
- Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education &Training team.
- To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures.
- To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement.
- To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate.

General
- This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
- The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- You are requested to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety procedures are adhered to.
- Any other duties, which may be requested by the Manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the Department

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