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Trainee Pharmacy Technician

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Northwood, United Kingdom East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust Full time
Job overview

We are recruiting for a Trainee Pharmacy Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

You will be expected to work closely with nursing and medical staff and with patients. You will be supported by a team of oncology pharmacy staff to deliver pharmaceutical services to patients on day case units and wards.

Applicants with retail pharmacy background are welcome. The department offers excellent education and training support.

Below is what members of the team had to say about the Pharmacy department:

"Great department to work in - everyone is very friendly, helpful and supportive"

"Friendly, forward-thinking department; good emphasis on education and training"

“Friendly, supportive team members. Development opportunities and courses are provided"

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond

Main duties of the job

The Trainee Pharmacy Technician participate in the dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients and in associated pharmaceutical duties, including clinical trials and to carry out final checks in accordance with the department’s accreditation scheme (once accredited by the Trust approved external scheme).

To participate in all other dispensary activities as designated by the Pharmacy technician team manager patient services or their deputy.

To participate in the "topping-up" service supplying stocks of medicinal products to wards and departments and participate in the ‘non-stock’ top up service to one stop wards.

To assist with purchasing as required according to departmental procedures and as per the departmental rota.

To counsel and provide information to patients/carers collecting their medication from the dispensary, according to procedures; to provide information about prescription payment, exemption, and further supplies as well.

Working for our organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

  • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
  • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
  • Hertford County, Hertford
  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person specificationQualifications/TrainingEssential criteria
  • Completed NVQ2 or level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant (PSA) apprenticeship in pharmacy services or currently enrolled onto Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services for pre-registration pharmacy technicians
  • Minimum 4 GCSEs grades C/4 and above. Must Include English, Maths and Science
  • Level 2 functional skills in Maths /English are acceptable in place of GCSE Maths /English
  • Commitment to undertake Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice
Desirable criteria
  • Completed NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. In Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
  • Registered with the GPhC, or be a final year Trainee Pharmacy Technician awaiting registration
Previous ExperienceEssential criteria
  • Experience in Hospital or retail pharmacy
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in using JAC dispensing system
  • Previous experience in working with oncology patients
SkillsEssential criteria
  • Good team player – able to work alone and supervise others when necessary
  • Able to use initiative
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisation skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail
  • Proficient IT skills
  • Demonstrates good use of initiative and self-motivation
  • Adaptable to change
  • Willingness to learn and complete course of study
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership skills
KnowledgeEssential criteria
  • Computer and IT literate
  • Need for confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Preparation of written reports and procedures
  • To contribute and support the update of SOPS, reports and performing audits
Other RequirementsEssential criteria
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Role model our Trust values every day

Our values

We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.

Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.

Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.

Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

Committed to our Community

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce .

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net

We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.

We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.