Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 2-year training pathway for student pharmacy technicians. The role includes supervised work-based assessments and exposure to all areas of pharmaceutical work within the department.

You will use the pharmacy computer system, communicate with healthcare staff, and participate in ordering, stock control, and preparation of medicines under supervision. Adherence to COSHH and Data Protection regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a 2 year training course for student pharmacy technicians.
• Under supervision, perform work-based assessments in accordance with the training course.
• Participate in all aspects of pharmaceutical work relevant to training within the department.
• Use the pharmacy computer system in line with training level.
• Communicate professionally with other healthcare staff.
• Carry out procedures in accordance with current legislation.
• Provide under supervision a stock distribution service to wards and departments.
• Assist the ward pharmacist and technician in updating ward stocks and stock lists.

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• To undertake a 2 year training course for student pharmacy technicians.
• To undertake, under supervision work based assessment in accordance with the course.
• To participate in all aspects of pharmaceutical work relevant to training in accordance with the safe systems of work and procedure prevailing within the department at the time.
• To use the pharmacy computer system in accordance with the level of training.
• To communicate professionally with other healthcare staff.
• To carry out procedures in accordance with current legislation.
• To provide, under supervision, a stock distribution service to wards and departments within the Trust.
• To assist the ward pharmacist and technician in updating and revising ward stocks and stock lists, as and when required.
• To participate, under direction, in the ordering and receiving of drugs via the pharmacy computer system on a daily basis and to deal with any queries which may arise.
• To process and file any paperwork pertaining to the ordering, receiving and supply of medicines.
• To monitor pharmacy stock expiry dates, utilising stock rotation and stock relocation to minimise quantities of stock expiring and therefore assisting in the provision of a cost-effective service.
• To provide, under supervision, a supply of pre-packed medicines for ward and departmental use.
• To assist the pharmacist in the dispensing and supply of medicines, in accordance with individual levels of experience, and following previously laid down guidelines and procedures.
• To be able to effectively use the computer system and be aware of patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
• To assist in the provision and development of an effective out of hours storeroom.
• Maintain a neat and tidy working area within the dispensary.
• To comply with requirements of legislation governing safe systems of work e.g. COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To comply with standards of work laid down in department procedure documents.
• To participate in the provision and development of a quality, patient/customer orientated pharmaceutical service.
• To participate in evening and weekend work commensurate with the changing needs of the service.
• To participate in self-development/training programmes as the need arises in order to maintain and expand a personal skill base.
• To support and assist in achieving the annual pharmacy business plan.
• To contribute to risk assessment and audit.
• To perform other general duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
• The successful candidate will be asked to apply for a Disclosure to the Criminal Records Bureau.
• The level of Disclosure will be enhanced.
• Further information about the Disclosure can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk.