London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Cross Sector

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Job summary

We are looking for an individual to join our dynamic team, to train and become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

This rotational programme will include a placement with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and our training partner Bart's Health NHS Trust, St Bartholomew's Hospital, EC1A 7BE.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

To undertake the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification.
Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification. A practice/clinical supervisor will be allocated for each rotation and overall the education supervisor will manage the training programme.
Under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician you will:
Agree learning objectives, collect evidence and be assessed by your assessor/expert witness in each rotation according to the training plan
Attend college once weekly and take responsibility to develop yourself in becoming competent in the required knowledge and skills
Collect evidence and prepare for assessments during work time

Undertake training on a rotational basis, in a wide range of duties which includes dispensing for inpatients and outpatients; supply of medicines to wards and departments; procurement and receipt of stock from suppliers and stock maintenance, and medicines optimisation

About us

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. The function of medicines management and governance in the LAS has grown rapidly over the past 5 years. Our Team is tight knit and work well together. Over recent years, a lot of innovation has occurred and service improvement continues to blossom. This vacancy would suit a dynamic individual who is committed to becoming a registered pharmacy technician and is passionate about pharmacy. Limited free parking is available at some of our sites as well as good transport links.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-2963

Job locations

Waterloo, Lewisham, IUC sites, Trust-wide when required, Barts Health NHS Trust

London

SE1 8SD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate (in accordance with SOPs and under the supervision of the pharmacist in charge/ Responsible Pharmacist) in all dispensing activities, ensuring that the correct medicines are dispensed and that they are appropriate for the patient.
Assembles and checks LAS drug packs using a process that it in accordance with UK medicines legislation.

Please see the Job Description for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate (in accordance with SOPs and under the supervision of the pharmacist in charge/ Responsible Pharmacist) in all dispensing activities, ensuring that the correct medicines are dispensed and that they are appropriate for the patient.
Assembles and checks LAS drug packs using a process that it in accordance with UK medicines legislation.

Please see the Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent
A levels or evidence of further education

Experience

Essential

Experience in community or hospital pharmacy stock distribution and topup services.
Experience of working in a team
Interested in and have knowledge of the use of medicines
Understand the importance of quality issues
Good IT skills including data entry
Good Analytical skills
Good Communication skills (including verbal and written)

Desirable

Pharmaceutical environment experience

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work as team member and work alone as required
Good written and verbal communication
Logical reasoning & problem solving
Strong interpersonal skills
Remain calm under pressure

Desirable

Understanding of stock control

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent
A levels or evidence of further education

Experience

Essential

Experience in community or hospital pharmacy stock distribution and topup services.
Experience of working in a team
Interested in and have knowledge of the use of medicines
Understand the importance of quality issues
Good IT skills including data entry
Good Analytical skills
Good Communication skills (including verbal and written)

Desirable

Pharmaceutical environment experience

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work as team member and work alone as required
Good written and verbal communication
Logical reasoning & problem solving
Strong interpersonal skills
Remain calm under pressure

Desirable

Understanding of stock control

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.

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Waterloo, Lewisham, IUC sites, Trust-wide when required, Barts Health NHS Trust

London

SE1 8SD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Waterloo, Lewisham, IUC sites, Trust-wide when required, Barts Health NHS Trust

London

SE1 8SD

Employer's website

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