Pre-Registration Training Pharmacy Technician

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician for a 2-year training contract. This role involves rotating through various pharmacy areas and gaining essential experience while supporting patient medication needs. The position requires flexibility and a commitment to excellent patient care, including working weekends and bank holidays as part of the rota.

Benefits

Fully funded level 3 qualification

On-the-job learning experience

Blended learning approach

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients following current procedures.
• Provide cover for Assistant Technical Officers during absences.
• Assist patients with medication adherence and optimization.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Understanding of hospital pharmacy

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Maths, English, and 2 Science subjects

NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

About

Our busy, modern hospital provides a full range of district general services, including an accident and emergency department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals.

We are the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 210,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. We also provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset; a total population of 850,000.

Our 3,000 staff work in GP surgeries, schools, residential homes and peoples own homes as well as Dorset County Hospital and the community hospitals.

Dorset County Hospital has approximately 400 beds, seven main theatres and two day theatres, and has been designed with a major commitment to Public Arts in Hospital. Related services are grouped into three connected wings: North, South and East. Entry to the hospital is gained via nine main entrances.

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Key details

Location

SiteDorset County HospitalAddressWilliams AvenueTownDorchesterPostcodeDT1 2JYMajor / Minor RegionDorset

Contract type & working pattern

Contract2 years (2 year fixed term)HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis)

Salary

Salary£26,530 - £29,114 Annex 21 (70% top Band 4 in year 1 and 75% top Band 4 in year 2)Salary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 4 Annex 21)

Specialty

Main areaPharmacy

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Job Overview

Hours . One late night shift per week.

Pay 4 Year 2 - 75% of a Band 4

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a 2 year training contract. We are looking for versatile individuals who can adapt and cope with high pressured situations. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload and work flexibly within the team. There is a requirement for all staff to work weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis. This is currently 1 bank holiday per year and 1 weekend (Sat & Sun) every 8 weeks. The successful candidate will need to be able to accommodate this.

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Within the workplace, you will rotate through areas of the Pharmacy department, working alongside our friendly and experienced team. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in dispensary, distribution & ordering and being part of the medicines management team on the wards. You will also gain knowledge in more specialised areas such as Aseptic services.

Person care is at the centre of all we do within the pharmacy and as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) you will play a crucial role in this. This includes helping patients with their medication adherence and optimisation also healthy lifestyle advice.

As a student you will study towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician, this is a level 3 qualification and is fully funded throughout the 2 year training period. This course is delivered as a blended learning experience. With plenty of on the job learning as well as 20% of off the job learning time provided. Whilst this time is provided there is an expectation that additional study will be completed outside of working hours. The course is assessed by a variety of assessments, course work and case studies culminating in a final portfolio.

Please note apprenticeship rules and eligibility criteria will apply to this post.

Working for our organisation

The hospital has 400 beds, and was officially opened in May 1998. It has a bright, spacious and friendly environment. The hospital is situated within easy walking distance of the historic town centre of Dorchester, which is eight miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and within minutes of areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The purpose-built Pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset University Foundation Trust (DHUFT). The pharmacy has undergone a refurbishment and has a state of the art dispensary with benefits of a new ARX robot installation, Prescription Tracking System (PTS) with full Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) throughout the hospital.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

After suitable training the post holder will:

• Dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with current procedures
• Dispense Controlled Drugs in accordance with current procedures
• Dispense prescriptions for external pharmacy customers in accordance with current procedures
• Provide cover for the Assistant Technical Officers (ATO) annual leave and sickness
• Provide medicines reconciliation for inpatients at DCHFT
• Provide a final accuracy check for medications dispensed for the patients of DCHFT
  
  

Once qualified you will be able to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This is the governing body that ensures that all pharmacy professionals are working to the correct standards.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.[email protected]

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.

Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.

Applicant requirements

info 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.

Person specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written/verbal communication with all levels of staff and patients
• Has understanding, knowledge and a specific interest in hospital pharmacy
• Ability to travel for face-to-face study days
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to prioritise and manage own time
• Intermediate computer skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work unsupervised
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Evidence of ability to solve problems
• Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Able to work accurately/attention to detail
• Understands patient confidentiality
• Understands the importance of good communication
  
  

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A-C) in Maths, English and 2 Science subjects (Functional skills will be considered for Maths and English)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in a pharmacy environment/setting
• Experience of dealing with the public
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy
  
  

Documents

• Job description and Person Specification (, 536.8)PDFKB
• Pharmacy Technician Road Map (, 220.7)PDFKB
• Car Parking Information for Employees (, 225.0)PDFKB
• DBS Code of Practice (, 54.9)PDFKB
• Dorset Map (, 59.3)PDFKB
• Guidance regarding Disabled Staff (, 96.3)PDFKB
• Advice for Candidates (, 110.5)PDFKB
• Trust Values (, 678.1)PDFKB
• The NHS Constitution (, 568.7)PDFKB
• DCH Recruitment Information Pack (, 1.2)PDFMB
• Joint Strategy - Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare (, 6.0)PDFMB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameSophia TrimJob titleLead Education and Training TechnicianEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01305 254316Additional information