Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust offers a two-year Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Band 3) in Radlett. You will rotate through pharmacy departments, assist with dispensing and stock control, and support medicines management under supervision while working toward a registered Pharmacy Technician qualification.

Applicants should have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above, plus three additional GCSEs, and show organisational skills,

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and Science grade 4/C or above plus three additional GCSEs
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Experience of working as a member of a team
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Office/365

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of safe, efficient and effective pharmacy services under supervision.
• Learn how to interpret, dispense and supply medicines in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist with the supply of medicines to inpatient and community services.
• Assist with dispensing and controlled drug processes under supervision and in accordance with legal requirements.
• Assist with medicines distribution and stock replenishment services.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy stock levels and identifying stock shortages.
• Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical stock.
• Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking.
• Assist in the safe disposal of waste medicines in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised pharmacy environment.
• Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with medicines reconciliation activities following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Assist with obtaining medication histories from available sources under supervision.
• Assist with assessing patients' own medicines under supervision.
• Participate in ward-based medicines management activities appropriate to the stage of training achieved

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Numeracy

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs including Maths/English/Science (grade 4/C or above) + 3 more GCSEs

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office/365

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust offers a two-year Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Band 3) in Radlett. You will rotate through pharmacy departments, assist with dispensing and stock control, and support medicines management under supervision while working toward a registered Pharmacy Technician qualification.

Applicants should have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above, plus three additional GCSEs, and show organisational skills,