Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to undertake a two-year training programme to develop the skills, and knowledge to become a Pharmacy Technician.
Pharmacy technicians are vital members of today's healthcare team and contribute greatly in the supply of medicines to patients, and also ensuring that patients achieve the maximum benefit from their medicines.
Career opportunities following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy) include medicines management roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, Homecare medicines, procurement, and many more. Further training is available to help develop your career in some of these areas.
The two year programme, delivered as an apprenticeship, involves on-the-job training and one day per week of teaching delivered by an approved educational provider, working towards the completion of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
Entry Criteria
As a minimum you should have passed 4 GCSE's at Grade C/4 or above (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas:
1. Maths
2. English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening will not be acceptable)
3. 1 x Science, preferably in Biology or Chemistry
4. 1 x other subject
It is essential that you meet the criteria and grade for the qualifications as detailed above.
Main duties of the job
Core Activities:
5. To dispense medicines safely and effectively
6. To accurately check dispensed medicines against a prescription
7. To undertake ward pharmacy duties ward top-up, order medicines for patients, medicines reconciliation - a process of obtaining an accurate, up to date list of a patient's medication and comparing this to their current prescription, communicating and resolving any discrepancies between the two.
8. To work on a rotational basis throughout the department.
9. Attend college, meeting deadlines for assignments and completing knowledge and skills work to a high standard.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Job description
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. Four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level.
Desirable
11. GCSEs grades A-C/9-4 in Biology and Chemistry
Knowledge & skills
Essential
12. Effective communication.
13. Methodical with attention to detail.
14. Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
15. Computer skills
16. Knowledge of hospital pharmacy and the role of hospital pharmacy technician
Desirable
17. Understand the values of the NHS
Experience
Desirable
18. Work experience in a customer service role
19. Work experience in a hospital or community pharmacy