Apprentice Pharmacy Dispenser

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice within Pharmacy. Successful applicants will undertake a formal apprenticeship training programme, to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Pharmacy Dispenser. You must be highly organised and motivated, possess good communication skills and capable of meeting multiple deadlines.

Throughout the apprenticeship you will become confident to provide an efficient supplies system of drugs and associated products to all wards, departments, units, outreach hospitals and customers in the district and surrounding areas, which includes storing and distributing medicines. The successful candidate(s) will rotate through each area of pharmacy, including in-patient services, and stores and distribution, supporting with the dispensing, monitoring distribution and ordering of pharmacy supplies to support our patients and staff. You will be supported with full training in each rotational area.

The apprenticeship programme is fixed term for 18 months. Maths and English GCSE minimum Grade C/4 or L2 equivalent in the same subjects are essential. Subject to the successful completion of the full apprenticeship programme the successful apprentices will be made permanent in the role of Pharmacy Dispenser at the end of their apprenticeship

Main duties of the job

• To dispense medication for inpatients, discharged or outpatients as per standard practice at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Trust
• To assist in replenishing medicine supplies to wards and other departments.
• To ensure that the working areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition, free from unwanted materials and equipment.
• To ensure that any faults or damaged equipment or facilities are reported immediately to the Senior Technicians or Pharmacists.
• To follow Health and Safety/COSHH procedures when handling potentially hazardous materials
• Working hours is 7.00am-8.00pm with an expectation to participate in rotas covering weekends and bank holidays

This post is rotational including South Tyneside and Sunderland Outpatient pharmacies.

You would be expected to be part of a late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

You should be adaptable, methodical and have excellent communication skills. You must be able to work well within the team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver excellent patient care.

We work in conjunction with the pharmacy education team and we assist with training of new staff which you would be expected to undertake.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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