Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to train at the Pharmacy department at Wye Valley NHS Trust to become a registered Pharmacy Technician at the end of a two-year training programme.
The successful post holder will develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve a Level 3 qualification to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The post holder will follow a structured training programme at Wye Valley NHS Trust.
The post holder will complete competencies in the workplace and tutor-led learning using allocated weekly study time and commit to study in personal time to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification.
To apply for the post you will require FOUR GCSE (Grade C/level 4 or above) or equivalent in the following subjects:
* Maths
* Science or Double Science
Candidates holding a Pharmacy Services Skills Level 2 QCF Qualification (or equivalent) with 12 months current proven experience at Wye Valley NHS Trust and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English will be considered.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like to know more please contact Laura Adams, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training, laura.adams@wvt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve a Level 3 qualification in order to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The post holder will follow a structured training programme hosted at Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT).
The post holder will complete competencies in the workplace and tutor-led learning using an allocated weekly study day and also commit to study in personal time to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification.
During the two-year training programme, the post holder will ensure the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours follow the GPhCs standards for pharmacy professionals to obtain a declaration of competence from supervising pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.
Job responsibilities
To participate in the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician training in the two-year fixed term contract to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification. To rotate through each area of the Pharmacy Department including Dispensary, Procurement (ordering and receiving stock), Provision (ward top-ups), Technical Services (manufacturing aseptic products including chemotherapy), Medicines Optimisation (liaising with patients and supplying medication at ward level), and Medicines Safety (assisting with audit). To learn about and contribute to the objectives for safe patient care. To support team values to ensure the maintenance of the highest professional standards. To follow Trust and Departmental SOPs at all times.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Ability to concentrate with attention to detail and accuracy
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Experience
* Experience in dealing with the public and with challenging situations
* Previous experience in a dispensary setting either in community or hospital
Education & Qualifications
* GCSE Maths at grade C (level 4 or above), English and Science at C (level 4 or above) and 3 other subjects at GCSE level at a minimum of grade C (level 4) or equivalent qualification
* Pharmacy Services Skills Level 2 QCF Qualification 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.
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, Hereford County Hospital
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
229-CS-6740353-A
Job locations
Pharmacy Department, Hereford County Hospital
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