Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

7 days ago


London, United Kingdom St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you keen to learn new skills and have experience working in a Pharmacy environment? If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic person with good interpersonal skills to train as a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician across the hospital and community postholder will follow a structured training programme hosted at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and attend placements at a branch of Pearl Chemist Group in Tooting, South West London.

Practical skills will be obtained through planned rotations throughout the hospital pharmacy department including Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient pharmacy, Satellite Dispensing Units, Wards, Pharmacy Stores and Distribution, Procurement and Clinical Trials as well as placements into community pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

Trainees develop a range of work-based skills during the training programme including:o Dispensing and labelling medicationo Providing counselling to patients on how to use prescribed medicationo Providing over the counter advice on medicines to customerso Taking drug histories and carrying out medicine reconciliationo Assessing the suitability of patients own medicines for useo Making the final check on prescriptionsThe training programme will combine the practical experience gained in the work environment with the underpinning knowledge of a college-based qualification over a two year period. This involves attending college one day a week, completing knowledge-based assignments and producing a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate work- based competencies.

About us

TheGESHhospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.

Together, as a Group, we will be thedriving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have at least 4 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above which include Maths, English and 1 science or equivalent recognised qualifications. All GCSEs including individual subjects and grades must be outlined on the application form. Overseas qualifications must be certified by the UK national agency for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills (ENIC). Full details of ENIC statement of comparability including subjects and equivalent grades must be stated on the application form.

If you are invited for an interview, please be aware that on the day of the interview, you will be expected to:

Present your educational certificates (including ENIC statement of comparability if relevant) Present your passport and visa documentation

Interviews will be held week commencing:

You must be able to commence employment on 24th February 2025

The successful candidate will enrol onto an apprenticeship or non-apprenticeship qualification depending on eligibility.

Salary: Year 1: 70% of AfC Band 4 + HCAS Year 2: 75% of AfC Band 4 + HCAS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSE to include minimum grade 4/C including English, Maths & 1 Science subject, or ENIC certified equivalent

Desirable

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

Essential

1 year experience working in pharmacy Familiarity with IT programmes

Desirable

1 year experience working in hospital pharmacy Familiarity with JAC/CMM Pharmacy Computer Systems Experience with QCF/CPD

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills Literacy and Numeracy skills Able to prioritise workload and work under pressure Demonstrable interpersonal skills

Desirable

Reception/telephone skills Computer Literate

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