HemsbySurgery is seeking to recruit an Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Technician, totrain within our supportive Dispensary Team. This is an exciting opportunityfor the right candidate, as alongside day to day work in our Dispensary, youwill be released to undertake training through the UEA to qualify as a PharmacyTechnician as part of the NHS funded UEA PTPT programme and obtain aCertificate in Higher Learning in Pharmacy Technician Practice over thetwo-year course.
Hemsby Surgery is part of the Coastal Partnership GPPractice, aiming to provide high quality healthcare for our population and ourfriendly Dispensary Team works within the surgery to provide prescriptions toour mainly rural population. To find out more about a career as pharmacytechnician visit https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/pharmacy/roles-pharmacy/pharmacy-technicianand to find out more about the UEA two year coursevisit https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/apprenticeship/certificate-of-higher-education-in-pharmacy-technician-practice-apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
The postholderwill be a trainee, undertaking the UEA PTPT two-year programme to qualify as aPharmacy Technician/ACT through completion of a Certificate of Higher Educationas a Pharmacy Technician. The UEA course is a blended apprenticeship learningcourse, where trainees work through a curriculum of interactive on-linelearning, face to face regional study days and work-based learning alongsideworking as a trainee pharmacy technician in the Hemsby Dispensary.
About us
At The Coastal Partnership, were dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, fostering confidence in your patient care and pride in your outcomes. Our goal is to be the preferred choice for both patients and staff and while we've earned a CQC good rating, were continually evolving.
Were in search of an individual who can share our vision for high-quality primary care, regardless of where you are in your career journey. Our partnership, led by three partners and a robust management team, spans seven locations across three PCNs, catering to a diverse range of village, town and city demographics. Join us in shaping the future of health care delivery.
5 weeks Annual leave
Long Service Recognition
Job responsibilities
Site: HemsbySurgery Dispensary
PayScale:
Hoursof duty: 37.5
Responsibleto: Dispensary Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
The postholderwill be a trainee, undertaking the UEA PTPT two-year programme to qualify as aPharmacy Technician-ACT through completion of a Certificate of Higher Educationas a Pharmacy Technician. The UEA course is a blended apprenticeship learningcourse, where trainees work through a curriculum of interactive on-linelearning, face to face regional study days and work-based learning alongsideworking as a trainee pharmacy technician in the Hemsby Dispensary.
KEY TASKS
To assist the ACT & Senior Dispensers in the day-to-day operationsof the Dispensary to ensure the provision of a safe, efficient and accurate dispensingservice for patients and staff within national professional and legal requirements.
To support &promote the aims and ethos of the Practice in delivering high qualityperson-centred care
Promote effective communication withpatients and colleagues within and outside the Team
To undertake other training as outlinedin the UEA PTPT programme
MainDuties
To participate inall dispensing activities, ensuring that the correct medicines are dispensedand that they are appropriate for the patient.
To undertake labelling, receive prescriptions,issue dispensed and checked prescriptions and counsel patients or theirrepresentatives on how to take their medications by giving the appropriateinformation and answering patient queries within the limits of their knowledge,responsibilities and legal requirements.
To follow Standard Operating Procedures to ensure all information is enteredcorrectly into the computer system
To gain a basicknowledge of procurement for pharmaceuticals.
Assist in ensuringgood stock supplies and participate in maintaining good stock rotation.
Assist in processingstock deliveries, informing suppliers of errors and returning incorrect ordersunder supervision.
Familiarisation with Medicines Optimisation systems, checking medicines and supplying them to patients undersupervision.
Familiarisation withMedicines information systems and participating in answering pharmaceuticalqueries under supervision.
Familiarisationwith Quality Assurance systems and participating in audits as required, undersupervision
Complete the PTPT course and comply with therequirements of the Apprenticeship, including attendance at college, completinga portfolio of evidence and gaining the required competencies to register withthe GPhC.
To provide a high standard of patient care.
To ensure accuracy of work during all stages ofthe dispensing and final checking process.
To communicate and interact effectively withcolleagues, the public, patients and other professionals.
Ensure all Practice policies are followed
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIIPS TO DELIVERHIGH QUALITY PERSON-CENTRED CARE
Dispensary Team
Practice staff on all sites
Patients and their relatives-carers,including those with language problems or those less able
Person Specification
Experience
* Not relevant as due for a school leaver / student / those with previous work experience
Qualifications
* 4 passes or more at GCSE (grade 4 -C or above) or equivalent qualification including, Maths, English, and at least one science subjects or double science
* Ability to work accurately under pressure
* Ability to apply theory to practice
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team
* Ability to demonstrate good levels of accuracy
* Ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines
* Methodical and analytical
* Able to work on own initiative
* Conscientious and reliable
* Commitment to study
* A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation.
* Must meet requirements to qualify for Apprenticeship funding.
* Able to work hours required
* Grade A or B or equivalent at GCSE in biology, chemistry, English, mathematics
* Some understanding of NHS-role of pharmacy in clinical environment
* Previous work experience in any pharmacy setting
* Science-related work experience
* Able to demonstrate commitment to own development
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.
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