Job summary
To develop the skills and the knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacy practice required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician to deliver a 7-day patient focused pharmaceutical service.
This will involve completion of the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship and level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
Main duties of the job
To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:
- To undertake and compete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship
- To undertake and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians in line with the external training provider requirements.
- To train and work in the designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard.
- To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution, including ward top up services, aseptic services, and medicine safety.
To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, EC Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety regulations and following the pharmacy departments and Trust procedures to meet the needs of our patients and other health care professionals.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:
- To undertake and compete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship
- To undertake and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians in line with the external training provider requirements.
- To train and work in the designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard.
- To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution, including ward top up services, aseptic services, and medicine safety.
- To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, EC Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety regulations and following the pharmacy departments and Trust procedures to meet the needs of our patients and other health care professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:
- To undertake and compete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship
- To undertake and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians in line with the external training provider requirements.
- To train and work in the designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard.
- To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution, including ward top up services, aseptic services, and medicine safety.
- To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, EC Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety regulations and following the pharmacy departments and Trust procedures to meet the needs of our patients and other health care professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C / level 4 and above in Maths, English and Science (Chemistry & Biology), or other relevant qualifications.
Desirable
- oLevel 2 qualification in Pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- oProven verbal and written communication skills oAbility to work well within various teams or work alone using initiative. oExcellent IT skills and ability to use Excel and Word oAbility to plan and prioritise own work oHave an attention to detail and accuracy, whilst working under pressure. oGood time management skills and ability to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure. oAbility to deal confidentially and directly with all members of staff and members of the public. oAble to use a keyboard for a large part of the day.
Desirable
- oAble to adapt to change.
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Desirable
- oPrevious experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy oUnderstands the role of a hospital pharmacy technician. oUnderstands the values of the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C / level 4 and above in Maths, English and Science (Chemistry & Biology), or other relevant qualifications.
Desirable
- oLevel 2 qualification in Pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- oProven verbal and written communication skills oAbility to work well within various teams or work alone using initiative. oExcellent IT skills and ability to use Excel and Word oAbility to plan and prioritise own work oHave an attention to detail and accuracy, whilst working under pressure. oGood time management skills and ability to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure. oAbility to deal confidentially and directly with all members of staff and members of the public. oAble to use a keyboard for a large part of the day.
Desirable
- oAble to adapt to change.
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Desirable
- oPrevious experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy oUnderstands the role of a hospital pharmacy technician. oUnderstands the values of the NHS
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
