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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Calow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a conscientious Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician. In this role, you will undergo a 2-year apprenticeship to gain the essential knowledge and skills for becoming a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include training in various pharmacy areas and engaging in patient care through dispensing and pharmaceutical duties while completing a Level 3 Diploma. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Access to Health and Wellbeing Hub

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Study towards attainment of the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification.
• Receive training and demonstrate relevant practical pharmaceutical aspects of a technician's role.
• Participate in in-patient, out-patient and discharge dispensing services.
• Provide medicines information and advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in accuracy checking of others dispensing.
• Undertake continuing Professional Development as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Commitment and desire to learn

Aptitude for thoroughness and accuracy

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual to join our pharmacy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician. You will enrol onto a 2 year Apprenticeship to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become a Pharmacy Technician whilst working and complete the Integrated Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians course with a chosen provider. Achievement of this qualification and completion of the apprenticeship will enable you to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

You will be required to undertake training in all areas of the pharmacy department including dispensaries, production, stores and distribution and on the wards. This training will enable you to play a leading role in the safe and efficient dispensing and supply of medicines for inpatients, outpatients and for patients being discharged from hospital as well as carry out ward based technician duties. You will work alongside Technicians, Pharmacists, ATO's and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, a committed and desire to learn, and an aptitude for thoroughness and accuracy. The successful candidate will be expected to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve the level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians delivered by a chosen college via blended learning. All tasks undertaken will be following local and national guidelines, policies and legislation and applicants must follow the knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined by the professional and apprenticeship standards.

Responsibilities

• Study towards attainment of the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification, including attendance at higher education college, and undertaking self‑directed study;
• Receive training and demonstrate relevant practical pharmaceutical aspects of a technician's role including dispensing and checking of prescriptions, completing medicines reconciliation at ward level, assessing patients' own drugs and ordering medicines;
• Carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and demonstrate professional knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals;
• Participate in in‑patient, out‑patient and discharge dispensing services within the dispensaries and satellites;
• Undertake pharmacy reception duties including receiving of prescriptions, taking payments and checking exemption status;
• Provide medicines information and advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals within own limitations;
• Participate in accuracy checking of others dispensing;
• Assist in the maintenance of efficient stock control including carrying out stock checks and expiry date checks in the dispensary and ward level;
• Participate in a "ward top‑up service" ensuring agreed stock levels and correct and safe storage according to storage conditions;
• Participate in the operation of the pharmacy store including receipt of delivered goods and associated checks and data entry;
• Perform medicines reconciliation processes for newly admitted patients;
• Assess patients' own drugs for suitability according to SOP's so they can be re‑used where appropriate;
• Undertake continuing Professional Development as required by the Level 3 Diploma and as agreed by the department.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment and desire to learn
• Aptitude for thoroughness and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team

Working for our Organisation

Chesterfield Royal is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services. We're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well‑resourced and within commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as Good. Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care to our patients and being a great place to work for our people.

All employees have access to the new ‘award winning’ Health and Wellbeing Hub. The Hub is a free 24/7 on‑site facility supporting both the physical and mental wellbeing of all colleges, including a fully equipped gym, counselling rooms, changing room and shower facilities.

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

COVID‑19 Vaccination

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points‑based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK – GOV.UK. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e‑mail therefore please check your e‑mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by e‑mail (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form. If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.