Job summary

We are looking for outstanding applicants with a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to train and study to become registered Pharmacy Technicians - following completion of the PT (Integrated) Apprenticeship .

We have 3 positions for 2 year fixed term contracts - one split role between Lanchester Road Hospital and West Park Hospital and two posts for Roseberry Park Hospital - due to start at the end of February 2025 .

The apprenticeship includes on-line remote learning with Bradford College and working in the hospitals covering all aspects of hospital pharmacy and medicines optimisation- working towards the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

Minimum entry requirements :

• 4 GCSEs A-C in Maths, English Language , one Science subject and one other . Level 2 Dual award Science and Level 3 Dual award Applied Science are accepted; however Level 2 Dual award Applied Science would need checking by the college.

For internal pharmacy assistants who have been working as a pharmacy assistant for over 2 years with a Level 2 in Pharmacy but do not have the Science GCSE - a science screening test will be provided by the college as an alternative entry requirement).

Please indicate in the supporting information which site you would be interested in applying for. You must also provide all original certificates of relevant qualifications at interview.

Main duties of the job

To develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enable professional registration following completion of the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians).

To work with professional staff, patients and carers in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service in designated areas under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy technician, to ensure high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care

To work under supervision to perform a range of technical duties in the dispensaries to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department.

About us

The pharmacy team in TEWV has over 100 team members including drivers, pharmacy assistants, administration, nurses, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Individual team members are spread across multiple sites, with a dispensary in each of our 3 localities. The locality teams work independently, but come together to agree standards and best practice, learning from each other and trying to improve.

We developed a 5-year Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Framework which was created with the teams to produce a shared set of themes and priorities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

To develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enable professional registration following completion of the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians).

To be able to competently dispense an array of medication from a variety of order forms.

To work under supervision to perform a range of technical duties in the dispensaries to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the work together with the other pharmacy colleagues, in the dispensaries and wards, to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge.

To ensure medicines are handled and stored appropriately; by visiting designated wards and departments, and liaising with medical and nursing staff in relation to the stock control and quality control of medicines.

To assist under the supervision of the clinical pharmacists and senior pharmacy technicians in the provision of a ward based medicines optimisation service.

To work with professional staff, patients and carers in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service in designated areas under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy technician, to ensure high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

To promote at all times a positive image of both the Pharmacy department and profession and the wider Trust.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Desirable

Skills

Essential

Desirable

Experience

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Desirable