Lead Practitioner Development Technician

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 15-month level 2 Pharmacy Apprentice position in the Churchill Hospital Pharmacy department. You will train to become a Pharmacy Assistant under Pharmacist supervision alongside Pharmacy Technicians, gaining hands-on experience in a busy hospital setting.

Essential criteria include strong English and numeracy, with additional desirable GCSEs and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have good command of English and be numerate.
• 15-month contract with in-house training.
• Level 2 Specialist BTEC in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff will be undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic dispensary duties as directed.
• Unpack pharmacy deliveries, check and load into the robot.
• Restock medicines and rotate stock to ensure correct dates.
• Support pharmacy reception with payments, prescriptions handling and filing.
• Assist with dispensing and labeling medicines for inpatient use.

Skills

English proficiency

Numerate

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs 4 or more

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

My name is Jane Yarnell, my role as the Lead Practitioner Development Technician for the OUHFT Pharmacy Department means that I am privileged to lead the training for our fantastic team of Pharmacy Level 2 apprentices, enabling them to gain the skills necessary to become a Pharmacy Assistant within one of our departments across the trust. Pharmacy Assistants are essential members of the pharmacy team working under the supervision of a Pharmacist and alongside Pharmacy Technicians to provide pharmaceutical care for the patient. The duties are varied, and it is not simply a matter of counting tablets. I am currently looking for a level 2 Pharmacy apprentice to join the Churchill Hospital Pharmacy department., It is desirable that you have 4 GCSEs of 3 or above, but we can help with functional skills.,

• To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed:
• To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot.
• To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas.
• To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste.
• To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients.
• To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures.
• To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information and print labels.
• To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
• To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures.
• To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies.
• To be a flexible and supportive member of the team.
• To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager etc.
• To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training.
• Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education & Training team.
• To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures.
• To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement.
• To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate.
• General
• This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
• The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• You are requested to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety procedures are adhered to.
• Any other duties, which may be requested by the Manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the Department, The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.

During your 15-month contract, full practical in-house training will be provided, you will undertake a level 2 Specialist Btec in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff, this will provide you with the skills to work as a Pharmacy Assistant, alongside the knowledge you will need to support your pharmacy career. You must be a team player, keen to further your education, and have a good attention to detail as well as the ability to work accurately in a busy environment and be able to communicate clearly with patients and staff., Essential criteria

Essential criteria

• Good command of the English language and numerate

Desirable criteria

• 4 GCSEs D grade or above., Good attention to detail
• Organised in your approach to work
• . Good interpersonal skills
• Keen to develop professionally and personally
• Able to work with supervision
• Understanding the requirement of confidentiality
• An ability to ask for help and guidance if required

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of Pharmacy role., Able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• . Able to motivate oneself
• Ability to act on own initiative when required
• An ability to recognise limitations of the role and not to work outside of these limitations

Desirable criteria

• Able to develop time management skills
• An ability to cope effectively under pressure, Flexible approach to work load and department needs Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.