Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

2 weeks ago

Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full time

Job summary

This is a 2-year funded Apprenticeship Training Scheme to gain qualifications necessary to register and practice as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

The training will be hospital-based, with attendance at College by a virtual classroom on one day per week commencing September 2024. This will provide the underpinning knowledge required for the Pharmacy qualification, whist being supported by learning and developing skills in the hospital Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

Working under supervision while undertaking assigned duties and learning skills in Pharmacy: dispensing, processing prescriptions, distribution of medicines, preparing for aseptic dispensing, ordering , receipt and storage of medicines, review of patients own medicines and medicine history.

Attending college lectures, completing assignments & tasks to show competence in the necessary for the 'Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians BTEC Level 3' Diploma.

Entry requirements are 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at Grade A* to C or 9 to 4 including Mathematics, English Language and Sciences.

GCSE equivalents gained abroad to be demonstrated by presentation of a UK ENIC comparability certificate.

Successful applicants must meet apprenticeship funding criteria.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of medicines for the treatment of patients. This will include the following:

To dispense prescriptions accurately and promptly for in-patients, out-patients, day-patients and leave/discharge issue dispensed medicines to patients and confirm that they know how to use issue supplies of stock preparations for wards, departments, and other areas, and to assist with the top-up with Pharmacy ward-based activities including assessment of patients own medicines and taking patient medication histories under supervision.

To use technical and pharmaceutical skills to prepare medicines in an acceptable form for patients. This will include the following:

To assist in the assembly of medicinal products in accordance with local assist in the preparation of aseptic and cytotoxic medicines under assist in the maintenance of a clean and efficient environment suitable for the handling and compounding of medicinal ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and use of equipment.

To use technical and pharmaceutical skills to ensure control, security, quality and value for money of medicines. This will include the following:

To assist in maintaining appropriate storage and stock levels of medicines in Pharmacy departments to ensure quality, potency, and help to maintain an accurate computerised Pharmacy stock control system; to take part in stock control assess and return medicines for re-use in accordance with departmental undertake duties connected with the wholesale ordering and receipt of medicines and ensure that the necessary manual and computer records are maintained.

Apprenticeship Responsibilities to attain the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This will include the following:

To be an ambassador for the Apprenticeship ProgrammeTo attend any training associated with the Apprenticeship Programme and complete units within be committed to completing the training and completing the two-year achieve competence in the technical aspects of Pharmacy be responsible for completing a portfolio of evidence to show competence in Pharmacy Service team members, attend meetings and undertake learning training sessions and workshops as directed.Participate with supervision sessions to identify progress and take on board constructive criticism when needed. Meet your assessor on a regular basis to action plan for maintain good time keeping and attendance, and comply with dress achieve the required attendance and successfully complete the underpinning knowledge required for the Diploma and for registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Knowledge of GPhC standards for Pharmacy Professionals Pharmacy experience Interest in healthcare and the NHS

Desirable

Dealing with customers and patients

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

oSelf-discipline to study (college assignments/portfolio building/ revision)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good communication and social skills Accuracy and precision

Education

Essential

5 GCSE's Grade C / 4, or above, (or equivalent), including English language, Mathematics and Science.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Practical mathematical ability

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