Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Annex 21

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

At LUHFT we are looking for dynamic self-motivated people to train as Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

Following the merger and the move into our new hospital on the Royal site we are looking to expand our team of Pharmacy Technicians. You will be based at either Royal Liverpool or Aintree. There will be some rotations at other sites including Broadgreen Hospital. We'll offer you exciting training opportunities to work in our dispensaries with robotic dispensers, a state-of-the-art Aseptic Unit and within various specialties.

You'll be expected to undertake training for this role under annex 21. This involves developing knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a structured rotational training program.

This is a two-year fixed term contract, rotating throughout pharmacy to gain practical experience in the work environment, whilst on day release to attend lessons at Liverpool College for a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to study in your own time as well as at work.

The training programme will equip you for the rapidly developing future roles of pharmacy technicians and a diverse career. On successful completion of the training programme and qualification, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.

Main duties of the job

To attend day release at college, one day per week for two years and satisfy all requirements as instructed by academic staff including all assignments, assessments and examinations to qualify as a registered pharmacy technician.

You must be organised, able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, meet deadlines and be a good communicator

You MUST hold at least four GCSEs at level 4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and Science.

Functional skills English and Maths Level 2 will be accepted.

If you do not have a core Science subject, NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a pharmacy assistant will be accepted as a Science equivalent.(Certificates must be available at interview).Applicants must be able to start on 1st September 2024.

This is a band 4 annex 21 training post (70% at the top of the band 4 pay scale in the first year, progressing to 75% in the second year up on successful completion of the first 12 months).

Applicants who are currently employed by the NHS will be pay protected at their current pay band for the 2 years of the fixed term contract.

This is a full time (37.5hrs) position based across LUHFT. Preference of base site will be discussed at interview.

The Pharmacy Department operates a 7-day service.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend, late night, and bank holiday rotas.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1st October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DSS-239-24-A

Job locations

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust

mount vernon street/lower lane

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the preparation and assembly of all pharmaceuticals including extemporaneously prepared products according to the prevailing policies and procedures.

To participate fully in training through rotations within the department andcarry out all duties required within each section to complete BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the preparation and assembly of all pharmaceuticals including extemporaneously prepared products according to the prevailing policies and procedures.

Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Registration with GPHC (or in application process)

Experience

Desirable

Experience working in a hospital environment
Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System
Clinical Trial experience
Ability to train staff

Knowledge

Essential

Dispensing processes
Pharmacy computer systems use
Stock control procedures

Desirable

Modern hospital processes including those on wards

Skills

Essential

Clear communication skills
Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
Professional approach to work and ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Ability to motivate self and others
Well organised and able to meet deadlines/targets
Adapt to change
Ability to identify and solve problems
Excellent time management skills

Desirable

Prioritising dispensary workload
Patient Counselling
Extemporaneous dispensing

Other

Essential

Dispensing a varied range of medicines

Desirable

Dispensing a varied range of medicines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Registration with GPHC (or in application process)

Experience

Desirable

Experience working in a hospital environment
Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System
Clinical Trial experience
Ability to train staff

Knowledge

Essential

Dispensing processes
Pharmacy computer systems use
Stock control procedures

Desirable

Modern hospital processes including those on wards

Skills

Essential

Clear communication skills
Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
Professional approach to work and ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Ability to motivate self and others
Well organised and able to meet deadlines/targets
Adapt to change
Ability to identify and solve problems
Excellent time management skills

Desirable

Prioritising dispensary workload
Patient Counselling
Extemporaneous dispensing

Other

Essential

Dispensing a varied range of medicines

Desirable

Dispensing a varied range of medicines

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.

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