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Responsibilities
* We will use Visa and work history information provided on the application to determine a candidate's eligibility for the funding. Failure to provide the correct information is the responsibility of the candidate. Residency for the purposes of education does not qualify.
* To undertake training to successfully complete a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship to enable the applicant to be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* To help provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service with emphasis on the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines to patients and for the supply of medicines to wards, departments and partnership organisations under supervision.
* Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and national and local standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
* Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team and the wider pharmacy team.
* Recognise own limitations and refer to pharmacist/technician where necessary.
* Communicate sensitive information concerning patients' medicines, requiring the post holder to have persuasive skills.
* To carry out accurate and efficiently the dispensing of medications for in-patients in line with Trust procedure.
* Working directly with patients, under supervision of other healthcare professionals, to improve concordance and adherence and to ensure individuals get the best possible outcome from the medicines they use.
* Deliver medication education to patients through counselling on admission and discharge. This may involve communicating tactfully and with empathy with difficult, hostile or emotional service users.
* Recognise potential risks, adhere to safety and security advice and seek guidance from the wider team regarding any interactions.
* Communicate sensitive information concerning patient's medicines to patients with special needs, overcoming barriers to understanding and communication with patients who have physical, mental, social, learning, language, hearing or sight problems.
* Work with other health and social care professionals to ensure effective liaison across all interfaces (secondary care, intermediate care, primary care, social care settings) with the aim of ensuring continuity of patient care on transfer. Communicate details of patient medicines using medicines reconciliation templates.
* Responsible for topping up designated wards to agreed stock levels. This includes expiry date checks and stock rotation.
* To participate in the dispensing and stock supply of Controlled Drugs in accordance with Trust procedure.
* To participate in the management of returned pharmaceuticals and to complete stock checks in accordance with Trust procedures.
* To rotate across sectors i.e. Mental Health, Primary Care Networks and Acute Trusts as outlined in your learning plan.
* To communicate any issues or concerns regarding college assignments or skills units in a timely manner.
* To attend regular progress meetings with the assigned educational supervisor.
Qualifications
* Require four GCSE passes (Grade A-C/Level 9-4) including Mathematics, English Language, Science and one other or equivalent.
* Full time ordinary residence in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule - for example you hold refugee status).
* Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period.
Application
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification, Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them. Please ensure that you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document. If you use AI to assist with your application, you must declare this. Undeclared use may result in withdrawal. Please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI tools can assist, they may produce generic or inaccurate content. We encourage you to provide personal examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which is available by logging on to the DBS website. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).
Context
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve. …(excerpt continues with Trust description). …You will be part of both NHS Trusts but will be under the employment of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. ...
Settlement Confirmation
* You will be part of both NHS Trusts but will be under the employment of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding.
* Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider for you to formally enrol on the course.
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