South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice within Pharmacy. Successful applicants will undertake a formal apprenticeship training programme, to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Pharmacy Dispenser. You must be highly organised and motivated, possess good communication skills and capable of meeting multiple deadlines.
Throughout the apprenticeship you will become confident to provide an efficient supplies system of drugs and associated products to all wards, departments, units, outreach hospitals and customers in the district and surrounding areas, which includes storing and distributing medicines. The successful candidate(s) will rotate through each area of pharmacy, including in-patient services, and stores and distribution, supporting with the dispensing, monitoring distribution and ordering of pharmacy supplies to support our patients and staff. You will be supported with full training in each rotational area.
The apprenticeship programme is fixed term for 18 months. Maths and English GCSE minimum Grade C/4 or L2 equivalent in the same subjects are essential. Subject to the successful completion of the full apprenticeship programme, the successful apprentices will be made permanent in the role of Pharmacy Dispenser at the end of their apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
* To dispense medication for inpatients, discharged or outpatients as per standard practice at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Trust.
* To assist in replenishing medicine supplies to wards and other departments.
* To ensure that the working areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition, free from unwanted materials and equipment.
* To ensure that any faults or damaged equipment or facilities are reported immediately to the Senior Technicians or Pharmacists.
* To follow Health and Safety/COSHH procedures when handling potentially hazardous materials.
* Working hours are 7.00am-8.00pm with an expectation to participate in rotas covering weekends and bank holidays.
This post is rotational including South Tyneside and Sunderland Outpatient pharmacies. You would be expected to be part of a late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.
You should be adaptable, methodical and have excellent communication skills. You must be able to work well within the team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver excellent patient care.
We work in conjunction with the pharmacy education team and we assist with training of new staff which you would be expected to undertake.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job responsibilities
Apprentices will undertake an initial structured departmental induction and training programme throughout the apprenticeship to develop skills and experience in dispensing prescriptions for inpatients, discharged outpatients and to aid in the supply of medicines to wards and other departments. To assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services and medicine management systems to STSFT.
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Person Specification
* Self-starter able to work on own initiative.
* Friendly approachable manner.
* Motivated and enthusiastic.
* Well motivated.
Skills
* Adaptable.
* Good team worker.
* Ability to prioritise workloads.
* Organisational Skills.
Physical/Mental Abilities
* Physically capable of doing the job.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Attention to detail, methodical, well organised.
Qualifications
* Maths & English minimum grade C/4 or L2 equivalent in same subjects.
* Willing to complete L2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
Experience
* The ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Pharmaceutical Experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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