The Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician will learn to carry out the basic duties of a pharmacy technician under the supervision, guidance and support of a senior colleague. Continuous assessment of progress will be made by the Training and Education Lead Technician. The student will use an online training programme supported by an in-house mentor.
This is a training post and the course will be over two years and will result in the Buttercups Level 3 Pharmacy Technician with ACTP qualification.
Main duties of the job
* Full training is provided including study time to do the online course.
* The post commences September 2026.
* The Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician will be rotational through the varied roles over the two years, being assessed in each area.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you
* 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice
Job responsibilities
* Participates in any new arrangements that may involve flexible working.
* Ensures that the requirements for Health and Safety are met.
* Ensures that the dispensary is maintained in a tidy condition and cleaning schedules are maintained.
* Participates in extended hours, weekend and bank holidays working as required.
* Be familiar with and follow health and safety policy and procedures and be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing potential risk areas to the attention of managers.
* Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
* Maintains confidentiality and abides by the Data Protection Act.
* Undertakes any other duties deemed appropriate to the grade when requested by Senior Staff.
* As a member of a clinical team, personal contribution to reducing healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) requires familiarity with the Trust's Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps; attend mandatory training in Infection Prevention and Control.
* Answer telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine or technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
* Liaise with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
* Communicates with patients/carers when receiving prescriptions, e.g., checking patient details, payment or proof of exemption, promise to pay forms, further supplies of medicines etc.
* Be patient and understanding when dealing with new members of the pharmacy team.
* Responsible for the accurate completion of all dispensary documentation.
* Interprets and dispenses prescriptions for inpatients and discharged patients.
* Assists in the provision of verbal and written information to patients.
* Liaises with various members of the pharmacy team when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
* Concentrates while dispensing prescriptions/calculating doses/quantities for supply whilst dealing with occasional interruptions.
* Organises and prioritises own workload and, when necessary, assists other members of the pharmacy team.
* Assists in annual stock checks; checks expiry dates, correct storage and turnover of stock in a designated section of the pharmacy each month; sorts, identifies, credits and recycles returned medicines; participates in all aspects of the extemporaneous preparation of medicines; repackages and overlabels items for stock to pre-determined levels; issues medicines to wards, departments, peripheral hospitals and community clinics; replenishes stocks and non-stocks in wards and departments to an agreed level (topping up); checks that medicines are stored correctly in the wards and departments and do not exceed their expiry date; replenishes the emergency stock room and emergency drug boxes.
* Implements all procedures, policies, and guidance documents and dispensary standards provided by the department; assists in the integration of new guidance documents and procedures into working practices; suggests ways of improving working practices in the dispensary and ward areas and, when needed, implements these changes.
* Works through the Buttercups Level 3 Pharmacy Technician with ACTP course for Pharmacy Technicians to gain competence in all areas to develop the skills required to become a pharmacy technician; organises own workload from Buttercups to ensure assignments are completed on time; identifies own training requirements within the pharmacy and brings them to the attention of the specialised pharmacy technician.
* Assist the Specialist Pharmacy Technician Education and Training to provide mentoring, induction and training of pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers and other relevant members of the pharmacy team; gains competence in patient locker replenishment and ordering via the electronic prescribing/ordering system; identifies own training needs, annual objectives and personal development plan in line with Departmental and Trust objectives; ensures all transactions using the Ascribe/Emis, ARX and Advantis Ward are correct.
* Uses the computer system to its full potential including patient information details; ensures that all documentation relating to the issue of medicines is maintained and the required information is available for statistical purposes.
* Participates in projects of a research nature; participates in dispensary/ward based audit under the direction of the chief pharmacy technician.
* Protects, safeguards and promotes children's welfare and vulnerable adults by implementing the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns and sharing information appropriately.
* Required to undertake an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90 (deducted from first Trust salary); also requires DBS update service with annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in a stock control environment.
* Experience of a Pharmacy Environment.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the post and college course.
Education and Qualification
* NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy service skills or equivalent.
* At Grade c (level 4) or above (or equivalent) English Language, Maths, Two Sciences or Science Dual Award.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to follow detailed instructions.
* Ability to work as part of a large team.
* Professional attitude.
* Neat, tidy and professional appearance.
* Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public.
* Positive, pleasant and cheerful.
* Organisational skills, able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
* Self-motivation and initiative.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Able to maintain confidentiality.
Work Related Circumstances
* Prepared to work extended hours, late, weekends and bank holidays.
* Able to move heavy boxes.
* Flexible in approach to duties.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year, pro rata.
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