Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in all areas of the department in a training capacity and under supervision, to learn skills and knowledge, and to become aware of department policies and procedures.

To gain experience in applying theoretical knowledge to practical skills. Work will be subject to continuous assessment. To produce a portfolio of evidence to prove sufficient competence.

To undertake general dispensary duties, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and within the legal framework

To assist in maintaining optimal stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with patients, colleagues and ward staff to ensure that immediate and future needs can be met.

To use the pharmacy computer system efficiently

To participate in departmental team meetings regarding procedures and practices.

To undertake general technical service duties, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the legal framework for the supply of medicines;

• Production cytotoxic drugs for parenteral administration, intravenous antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition and non-sterile products (e.g. creams and oral liquids).
• Worksheets preparation of worksheets.
• Labelling generate accurate medication labels.
• Preparation- preparation of products in aseptic suite.

Participate in weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas as required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work to the Trust values - Put people first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive, Listen, learn and improve.
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
• Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training.
• Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
• Comply with the Corporate Governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
• Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
• Ensure they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of children within their care. This includes staff who come into contact with children and families in the course of their work as well as those staff who have a specific role with children and families.
• Ensure they attend Child Protection training at the appropriate level within the specified time frame.
• Staff must comply with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in order to promote safeguarding and prevent abuse to vulnerable people using Trust services.
• Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.

Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations

• Works closely with:
  • Student tutor.
  • Assessors.
  • College tutor and lecturers.
  • Pharmacy line managers.

Liaises with:

• • Pharmacists, technicians and ATOs to ensure training is comprehensive.
  • Fellow students Ability to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's grade 4-9 (C or above) including English, Maths, science (double or triple science is accepted or BTEC L3 in applied science) or equivalent level of qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Good general education.

Desirable

• Demonstrable pharmacy experience.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
• Attention to detail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Plymouth

Derriford road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

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