Job summary The successful candidate must meet Gov.uk apprenticeship funding criteria The pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician position is a two year fixed term training post ( subject to satisfactory completion of year 1). The post holder will carry out pharmaceutical duties in accordance with the guidelines, direction and order of The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain. The post holder will study to achieve a Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians The Post holder will: Train in all areas of the Pharmacy Department, assisting with the provision of the broad range of services provided across the Trust working under the supervision of Assistants, registered Pharmacy technicians and Pharmacists. Study to achieve a Diploma in the "Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians" in the work place Produce a portfolio of work. Some duties will be undertaken in the form of training exercises and competence based assessments. Support the work of the main dispensary in the provision of an extended service including late nights, weekends and bank holiday as per the rota. Main duties of the job Complete a Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviewswith their line manager/educational supervisor. Undertake study in own time when necessary. Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, To participate in the provision of medicinal products to all wards and departments, according to the needs of the service and with appropriate support for the trainee's level of training and experience, including : Inpatient and Discharge dispensing (including controlled drugs) Accuracy checking (upon successful completion of required college units, 500 item dispensing diary and 500 item accuracy checking diary, exam, interview and probation). Reception and Delivery service Cardiac arrest boxes and Pre-packed preparations Distribution through Pharmacy Stores Ward based medicines management About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year earning 70% in year 1 and 75% in year 2 (annex U) Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 225-DIV3-6775531 Job locations Based at New Cross Hospital Wednesfield WV10 0QP Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to Inpatients by receiving, interpreting, validating, dispensing, labelling and issuing routine prescriptions for in patients and Discharge patients using the pharmacy computer systems whilst training under the direct supervision of Pharmacy technicians and Pharmacists, seeking advice from other Senior staff where appropriate. This includes use of the automated dispensing system. To maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure a high quality of medicines is upheld. To identify actual and potential problems with reference to other staff as necessary To complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate To prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients To take all appropriate action to ensure that patients receive the correct medication, with advice and counselling and that all directions associated with medicines are fully understood after reaching the appropriate level of training and successful completion of the appropriate unit of competence To dispense and record appropriate details according to written protocols for clinical trials, unlicensed and named patient medicines within pharmacy after reaching the appropriate level of training and successful completion of the appropriate unit of competence To dispense controlled drugs after reaching the appropriate level of training and successful completion of the appropriate unit of competence To use communication skills to receive enquiries and other appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public To use communication skills to provide a suitable response to the enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written) To refer enquirers to a more appropriate source of information when necessary and provide documentation of enquiries To use databases (electronic and manual) to search enquiries using a variety of information sources. To contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering, receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy department under the supervision of registered pharmacy technicians. To participate in ward / department stock top-up service as necessary working with the appropriate ward Pharmacist, Technician and Nursing staff to prevent stockpiling and to promote economic use of ward stocks. To assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals To participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme To participate with checking and validating receipt of orders To replenish stock throughout the department To participate in the distribution and return of medicines to and from wards and departments. To work on wards completing the following tasks: Drug histories Patients Own Drugs (PODs) assessment Medication supply Locker checks Completing in-house Medicines Management Training pack To dispose of medicines if unsuitable for use according to SOPs working under the supervision of a registered technician or pharmacist. To identify any discrepancies between individuals own medicines and prescribed items, reporting them to the registered technician or ward pharmacist. To transcribe information of drugs to ward profiles or electronically to the dispensary to be later checked clinically for appropriateness by the ward pharmacist, highlighting problems to the registered technician or pharmacist. To arrange for medicines to be re labelled where necessary working to local SOPs under the supervision of a qualified technician or pharmacist Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to Inpatients by receiving, interpreting, validating, dispensing, labelling and issuing routine prescriptions for in patients and Discharge patients using the pharmacy computer systems whilst training under the direct supervision of Pharmacy technicians and Pharmacists, seeking advice from other Senior staff where appropriate. This includes use of the automated dispensing system. To maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure a high quality of medicines is upheld. To identify actual and potential problems with reference to other staff as necessary To complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate To prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients To take all appropriate action to ensure that patients receive the correct medication, with advice and counselling and that all directions associated with medicines are fully understood after reaching the appropriate level of training and successful completion of the appropriate unit of competence To dispense and record appropriate details according to written protocols for clinical trials, unlicensed and named patient medicines within pharmacy after reaching the appropriate level of training and successful completion of the appropriate unit of competence To dispense controlled drugs after reaching the appropriate level of training and successful completion of the appropriate unit of competence To use communication skills to receive enquiries and other appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public To use communication skills to provide a suitable response to the enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written) To refer enquirers to a more appropriate source of information when necessary and provide documentation of enquiries To use databases (electronic and manual) to search enquiries using a variety of information sources. To contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering, receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy department under the supervision of registered pharmacy technicians. To participate in ward / department stock top-up service as necessary working with the appropriate ward Pharmacist, Technician and Nursing staff to prevent stockpiling and to promote economic use of ward stocks. To assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals To participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme To participate with checking and validating receipt of orders To replenish stock throughout the department To participate in the distribution and return of medicines to and from wards and departments. To work on wards completing the following tasks: Drug histories Patients Own Drugs (PODs) assessment Medication supply Locker checks Completing in-house Medicines Management Training pack To dispose of medicines if unsuitable for use according to SOPs working under the supervision of a registered technician or pharmacist. To identify any discrepancies between individuals own medicines and prescribed items, reporting them to the registered technician or ward pharmacist. To transcribe information of drugs to ward profiles or electronically to the dispensary to be later checked clinically for appropriateness by the ward pharmacist, highlighting problems to the registered technician or pharmacist. To arrange for medicines to be re labelled where necessary working to local SOPs under the supervision of a qualified technician or pharmacist Person Specification Qualification - Only one of the below required: Essential GCSE's: Math's C /4, English and Science(at C /4 or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C /4 (or equivalent). OR Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English (must meet Open Awards minimum credit requirements). OR Three 'A' levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C /4 (GCSE or equivalent). OR Degree in science or humanities and Maths C /4 (GCSE or equivalent). Person Specification Qualification - Only one of the below required: Essential GCSE's: Math's C /4, English and Science(at C /4 or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C /4 (or equivalent). OR Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English (must meet Open Awards minimum credit requirements). OR Three 'A' levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C /4 (GCSE or equivalent). OR Degree in science or humanities and Maths C /4 (GCSE or equivalent). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address Based at New Cross Hospital Wednesfield WV10 0QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)