Job summary
We
are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to
join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training
Programme Apprenticeship.
This is a expression of interest advert only, you will not be asked to complete a full application form at this stage.
You
will be required to work with different pharmacy teams whilst completing the
apprenticeship. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, be a
proactive learner and be able to plan and organise your own workload. You
need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to
detail. Excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and patient
centred approach are essential.
Your
duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of
pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship
standard.
On
completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be
required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Applicants
must qualify for apprenticeship funding in order to be considered for this
post. More information on eligibility criteria can be found at:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/MApNzauPksHN3HXB?ref=Link
https://www.buttercupstraining.co.uk/course/pharmacy-technician-training-programme-apprenticeship-pathway
Main duties of the job
You
will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians
rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from
lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee
pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable
knowledge and skills along the way.
Your
duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient
pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items,
contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control.
You
will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering
pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories
and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements
within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy
organisations external to LTHT.
The
post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on
a rotational basis.
Next steps:This is anexpression of interest advert only,you will not be asked to complete a full application form at this stage.If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please upload your details through NHS Jobs, ensuring you provide your name, mobile number and email address. You will receive an email from Leeds Health and Care Talent Hub who will ask you to complete an expression of interest form and discuss what will happen next.
About us
Leeds
is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its
patients first and highly values and supports staff.
Pharmacy
is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our
staff. MMPS is recognised in the organisation for its collaborative working,
and we continuously support our workforce to develop their potential in
delivering the best patient care.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Train
to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2 year period undertaking the
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship
Based
at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Placements at external organisations
in the Leeds area may be included.
These
duties will be predominantly concerned with labelling, assembly, preparation,
dispensing, accuracy checking, receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
There will be medicines reconciliation and patient consultation duties
You
will be required to undertake a formal level 3 apprenticeship qualification
which meets General Pharmaceutical Council standards and will enable
qualification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Working
to relevant Standard Operating Procedures and the Initial Education Standards
for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians:
Complete a Level 3 Pharmacy
Technician Training apprenticeship within 25 months of commencing employment.
Undertaking placements which may
include organisations external to LTHT
Dispensing of validated
prescriptions, which will include labelling, preparation, assembly and
dispensing.
Participate in the accuracy
checking of prepared medicines.
Communicate information to
patients, colleagues, other AHPs and service users.
Picking, packing and despatch of
pharmaceuticals against authorised stock requisitions.
Provide support to the Specialist
Pharmacy Technician in all aspects of stock control, including stocktaking.
Assist in ordering processes for
medicines and consumables, including ordering, unpacking, checking, booking
in and putting away orders.
Resolve immediate problems with
stock discrepancies and out of stock medicines, liaising with colleagues,
wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary.
Involvement in stock control and
ordering of medicines at ward level.
Undertake medicines reconciliation
Initiate medicine supply.
Provide medicines information and
advice to patients and non pharmacy staff.
Reception duties to include: -
incoming calls, booking work in and out of the pharmacy tracker system,
dealing with visitors to the department and responsible for receipts of money
for prescription charges.
Perform clerical tasks associated
with the area of work e.g. filing, expiry date checks, temperature monitoring
and data collection for statistics.
Assists in training and supervision
of other staff.
Ensure all medicines released to
wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following SOP.
Ensure waste is removed and
disposed of correctly.
Assist in general housekeeping e.g.
cleaning and tidying of work areas.
Assist with recycling of medicines.
Assist with delivery of medicines
when requested.
Replenish supplies of drugs,
consumables or equipment in key areas.
Participation in late night,
weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.
Other duties as directed by the
Specialist Pharmacy Technician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Train
to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2 year period undertaking the
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship
Based
at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Placements at external organisations
in the Leeds area may be included.
These
duties will be predominantly concerned with labelling, assembly, preparation,
dispensing, accuracy checking, receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
There will be medicines reconciliation and patient consultation duties
You
will be required to undertake a formal level 3 apprenticeship qualification
which meets General Pharmaceutical Council standards and will enable
qualification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Working
to relevant Standard Operating Procedures and the Initial Education Standards
for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians:
Complete a Level 3 Pharmacy
Technician Training apprenticeship within 25 months of commencing employment.
Undertaking placements which may
include organisations external to LTHT
Dispensing of validated
prescriptions, which will include labelling, preparation, assembly and
dispensing.
Participate in the accuracy
checking of prepared medicines.
Communicate information to
patients, colleagues, other AHPs and service users.
Picking, packing and despatch of
pharmaceuticals against authorised stock requisitions.
Provide support to the Specialist
Pharmacy Technician in all aspects of stock control, including stocktaking.
Assist in ordering processes for
medicines and consumables, including ordering, unpacking, checking, booking
in and putting away orders.
Resolve immediate problems with
stock discrepancies and out of stock medicines, liaising with colleagues,
wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary.
Involvement in stock control and
ordering of medicines at ward level.
Undertake medicines reconciliation
Initiate medicine supply.
Provide medicines information and
advice to patients and non pharmacy staff.
Reception duties to include: -
incoming calls, booking work in and out of the pharmacy tracker system,
dealing with visitors to the department and responsible for receipts of money
for prescription charges.
Perform clerical tasks associated
with the area of work e.g. filing, expiry date checks, temperature monitoring
and data collection for statistics.
Assists in training and supervision
of other staff.
Ensure all medicines released to
wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following SOP.
Ensure waste is removed and
disposed of correctly.
Assist in general housekeeping e.g.
cleaning and tidying of work areas.
Assist with recycling of medicines.
Assist with delivery of medicines
when requested.
Replenish supplies of drugs,
consumables or equipment in key areas.
Participation in late night,
weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.
Other duties as directed by the
Specialist Pharmacy Technician.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Self-reflection and management of own development
- Good written/verbal communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Professional approach to conduct and behaviour
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to work accurately
Experience
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Customer Care
- Experience of adapting to working in different areas.
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/4-9 including Maths, English and a science subject or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 2 NVQ in a healthcare or pharmacy related subject.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Self-reflection and management of own development
- Good written/verbal communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Professional approach to conduct and behaviour
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to work accurately
Experience
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Customer Care
- Experience of adapting to working in different areas.
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/4-9 including Maths, English and a science subject or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 2 NVQ in a healthcare or pharmacy related subject.
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.
