Job summary
Under the support and guidance of Pharmacy and Practice staff the candidate will undertake routine duties of a mainly technical nature. The post is a training position, and applicants are required to follow the West Midlands Student Pharmacy Technician Training Scheme. The two-year training provides a level 3 Diploma in principals and practice for Pharmacy Technicians and an NVQ 3. Progression to year two of the program is conditional on successfully completing year one and through a structured rotational training program
The candidate will be based at Dudley Group Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
Evidence competencies in the workplace to achieve apprenticeship and complete the learning organised by the training provider using the allocated weekly study day and self-directed study in personal time.
Ensure knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and fitness to practice are in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council's Standards for Pharmacy Professionals during Apprenticeship in order that they can seek a declaration of competence to register.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such asethnically diverse,disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
1. GCSE in Math's, English and Science (at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C
2. 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
3. Three "A" levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Math's C (GCSE or equivalent)
4. Degree in science or humanities and Math's C (GCSE or equivalent)
Knowledge & training
Essential
5. Knowledge and training in a pharmacy or healthcare profession
Experience
Desirable
6. Previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
7. Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone
8. Good written/oral communication skills, able to interpret
Planning & organisation skills
Essential
9. Evidence of self-motivation both within the workplace and for home study
10. Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone
Equality, Diversity, inclusion and trust values
Essential
11. Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
12. We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
13. Good Numerical Skills