Job summary
We
are currently recruiting Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians to work at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.
We
are looking for 2 individuals with an aspiration to provide
patient care by ensuring that our patients get the right medicine
at the right time. These full time posts will start in March 2025.
The role will involve working in an acute hospital setting within multi-disciplinary teams.
You
will have the opportunity to complete a 2-year,day release college course to
gain a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
You
will gain experience in all aspects of pharmacy services including ward based
pharmacy where you will be interviewing patients about their medications on
admission, work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure all medications
are available for the patient, including the provision of discharge medication.
You will be trained in dispensing, preparation of sterile products, stock
management and procurement. This experience will enable you to play an integral
part in own Trust values, and Putting the Patient first.
This
is an exciting time to train and to be a Pharmacy Technician. The role is
currently expanding and developing. If you enjoy a challenge,
love learning new things and working as part of a supportive, hardworking
and friendly team, this could be the role for you.
Interviews will be held week commencing 3/2/25
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description for full details of the job role.
You will have the support of our two Practice Supervisors,who will provide the practical training and supported learning you need throughout the two-year training course.
The salary is 70% of top of Band 4 pay band year 1 and 75% of top of a Band 4 pay band Year 2(Annex 21/U).For existing NHS staff pay preservation will be available(Annex 30).This can discussed further at interview.
Upon successful completion of the two-year training programme, you will be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician with all the benefits & opportunities that the profession has to offer.
Eligibility for this apprenticeship is based on candidates meeting the full right to work employer checks as well as meeting the eligibility requirements for an Apprenticeship as set out in the UK Government Apprenticeship Rules: Apprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025.
NOTE
- The apprentice should have valid right to work visa that covers the entire training period of the apprenticeship.
- To be legible for apprenticeship funding you must have lived in the UK for 3 years or more and have recourse to public funds.
- Be able to evidence study of maths & English to GCSE or Level 2 equivalent (such as Functional Skills).If this study was from overseas we will require UK ENIC equivalency evidence.
- Please see page 105 for Annex A:Residency eligibility criteria(who we fund)
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Duties:
Completion of 2 year training program and undertake studies to
achieve Level 3 Pharmacy Skills and Services qualification, as required by the
GPhC to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.
Attendance to college study days where these are arranged, and
completion of all coursework and assignments set by the educational provider by
the deadlines as required.
Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.
Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work
to achieve set objectives.
Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through
participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.
Undertake study and revision in own time outside of working hours.
Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies,
accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation. (E. g Health and
Safety, Medicine Act) .
Dispensary:
Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients
and outpatients, using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and
labelling.
Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.
Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of
medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.
Identify actual and potential stock problems to other staff
members as necessary.
Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.
Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine
information.
Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other
appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and member the
public.
Medicine Information:
Participate in the enquiry answering function of the medicines
information service under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably
qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate) including the public.
Using communication skills to provide a suitable response to the
enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written).
Referral of enquirer to more appropriate sources of information
when necessary.
Use of a variety of information sources to include database
(electronic and manual) searching.
The documentation of enquiries.
Aseptic Services (where appropriate):
Contribute to the work of the sterile production unit under the
direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician
(as appropriate).
Assist in the provision in aseptic services- cytotoxic
reconstitution, parental nutrition, intravenous additives and radio pharmacy.
Ensure all work completed complies with departmental standard
operating procedures and current legislation and guidance.
Participate in cleaning schedules.
Assist in monitoring the clean environment.
Assemble raw materials as required.
Complete and maintain accurate records
Stock distribution:
Contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering and
receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy
department under the supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy
technician (as appropriate).
Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.
Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.
Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.
Participate with checking and validating receipt of orders, and
correct storage of stock.
Replenish stock throughout the department.
Ward Based Services:
Work under the direct supervision of qualified Senior Pharmacy
Techncians to provide ward based Medicines Management Services including
Medicines Histories, Inpatient Supplies and patient counselling.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Duties:
Completion of 2 year training program and undertake studies to
achieve Level 3 Pharmacy Skills and Services qualification, as required by the
GPhC to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.
Attendance to college study days where these are arranged, and
completion of all coursework and assignments set by the educational provider by
the deadlines as required.
Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.
Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work
to achieve set objectives.
Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through
participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.
Undertake study and revision in own time outside of working hours.
Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies,
accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation. (E. g Health and
Safety, Medicine Act) .
Dispensary:
Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients
and outpatients, using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and
labelling.
Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.
Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of
medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.
Identify actual and potential stock problems to other staff
members as necessary.
Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.
Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine
information.
Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other
appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and member the
public.
Medicine Information:
Participate in the enquiry answering function of the medicines
information service under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably
qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate) including the public.
Using communication skills to provide a suitable response to the
enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written).
Referral of enquirer to more appropriate sources of information
when necessary.
Use of a variety of information sources to include database
(electronic and manual) searching.
The documentation of enquiries.
Aseptic Services (where appropriate):
Contribute to the work of the sterile production unit under the
direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician
(as appropriate).
Assist in the provision in aseptic services- cytotoxic
reconstitution, parental nutrition, intravenous additives and radio pharmacy.
Ensure all work completed complies with departmental standard
operating procedures and current legislation and guidance.
Participate in cleaning schedules.
Assist in monitoring the clean environment.
Assemble raw materials as required.
Complete and maintain accurate records
Stock distribution:
Contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering and
receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy
department under the supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy
technician (as appropriate).
Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.
Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.
Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.
Participate with checking and validating receipt of orders, and
correct storage of stock.
Replenish stock throughout the department.
Ward Based Services:
Work under the direct supervision of qualified Senior Pharmacy
Techncians to provide ward based Medicines Management Services including
Medicines Histories, Inpatient Supplies and patient counselling.
Person Specification
Other job requirements
Essential
- The apprentice should have a valid right to work visa that covers the entire training period of the apprenticeship and must have lived in the UK for 3 years or more and have recourse to public funds to be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
- Ability to carry out manual handling duties, using appropriate aids provided.
- Ability to participate in weekend/bank holiday work
- Ability to travel to Walsall college one day per week where necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs: Maths, English and Science at C or above and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
- OR
- Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- OR
- Three A Levels, one of which is a relevant Science subject and GCSE Maths grade C or above( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
- OR
- Degree in Science or Humanities and GCSE Maths grade C or above.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to use Microsoft programs such as; PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public providing customer service
Desirable
- Previous experience within a pharmacy setting
Person Specification
Other job requirements
Essential
- The apprentice should have a valid right to work visa that covers the entire training period of the apprenticeship and must have lived in the UK for 3 years or more and have recourse to public funds to be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
- Ability to carry out manual handling duties, using appropriate aids provided.
- Ability to participate in weekend/bank holiday work
- Ability to travel to Walsall college one day per week where necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs: Maths, English and Science at C or above and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
- OR
- Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- OR
- Three A Levels, one of which is a relevant Science subject and GCSE Maths grade C or above( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
- OR
- Degree in Science or Humanities and GCSE Maths grade C or above.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to use Microsoft programs such as; PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public providing customer service
Desirable
- Previous experience within a pharmacy setting
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.
