Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).



The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a GPhC approved Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship course.



This will involve working in different pharmacy teams across CNWL NHS and completing assignments/exams as set by the training provider.



The pre-registration pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician carrying out all the required duties of a registered pharmacy technician.



This will include working in Pharmacy Stores, Pharmacy Dispensary & Pharmacy Clinical teams, providing care to both community teams and bedded inpatient wards.



This role will require you to work within teams that provide pharmacy services to mental health and physical rehabilitation units.



This is an apprenticeship post and will include working remotely 1 day per week to attend a virtual classroom and/or undertake study as per training provider + apprenticeship requirements.



The training course duration is 2 years. Success is determined by completing set assignments/assessments, attending '12-week reviews' and meeting the 'end-point assessment' criteria.



To successfully complete the requirements of the pharmacy technician course/ qualification within the deadline set, meeting the GPhC standards for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians



To meet the various requirements of the apprenticeship scheme, including 'off the job training' and completion of 12-week reviews



To accurately dispense, and issue prescriptions including clinical trials under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

To receive prescriptions and orders from patients and hospital staff in accordance with dispensary procedures.

To undertake the final accuracy checking competency (as per course requirements) under the supervision of a pharmacist or qualified pharmacy technician

To participate in the operation of efficient stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments

To provide wards and units with pharmacy medicines optimisation services, under the supervision of a pharmacy technician or pharmacist

To provide patients and service users with advice and guidance on how to take their medicines effectively

To work at other CNWL pharmacy sites when necessary, for training and education purposes



CNWL Pharmacy department has a long and established history of supporting trainee pharmacy professionals to achieve excellence.



As a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) you will get to work in different areas of CNWL Pharmacy over the 2 year training period; getting to know and understand what it takes to become a registered pharmacy technician.



In this role you will fulfil the occupational duties of a pharmacy technician, with full supervision and support every step of the way.



Whether you are working in dispensary, pharmacy stores or on the inpatient wards, our mission is to provide safe and compassionate care to our service users at all times.



A career as a Pharmacy Technician is highly rewarding. Once you have completed the training programme and registered with the GPhC, the development pathways are endless; with career paths in education and training, technology, manufacturing, operational management and advanced clinical practice.



Please note to be eligible for the Apprenticeship scheme you will need to meet the following:



UK National/UK Citizen/UK Resident

Right to work in the UK and you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years on the first day of the Apprenticeship

Your right to work in the UK must exceed beyond the course duration

Meets education and qualification requirements to enrol (see above)

Must be able to work >30hrs per wee



Key responsibilities



To complete all tasks in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operating procedures, and local Medicines Policy



To accurately dispense, and issue prescriptions including clinical trials under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.



To receive prescriptions and orders from patients and hospital staff in accordance with dispensary procedures



To participate in the operation of efficient stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments



To accurately document all relevant information pertaining to patient care using the electronic patient notes and prescribing systems



To maintain all necessary records including the use of computer equipment and other appropriate documents.



To contribute to the smooth running of the dispensary, including where necessary cover for other staff.



To provide wards and units with medicines optimisation services, under the supervision of a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.



To maintain a safe system of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.



To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the Trust by ensuring the standard of dress and behaviour reflect the professional service offered by the pharmacy department.



To work at other pharmacy sites when necessary, for training and education purposes



To adhere to GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals at all times



To successfully complete the requirements of the pharmacy technician course/ qualification within the deadline set, meeting the GPhC standards for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians



To meet the various requirements of the apprenticeship scheme, including 'off the job training' and completion of 12-week reviews



To undertake medicine optimisation competency, inclusive of medicine reconciliation and patient counselling, under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician



To provide patients and service users with advice and guidance on how to take their medicines effectively



To undertake the final accuracy checking competency (as per course requirements) under the supervision of a pharmacist or qualified pharmacy technician



To provide patients and service users with advice and guidance on how to take their medicines effectively



To have compassion and understanding for all service users and staff, demonstrating role-model behaviour at all time



Communication



Ensure information is provided in a timely manner, to the appropriate individual (in accordance with the degree of urgency of the request or issue identified).



Present information in a suitable format (e.g. written and/or verbal) and style for the target audience. Taking into consideration any potential barriers to effective communication.



Communicate with staff in clinical areas about medicines supply.

Attend and participate in CNWL Pharmacy Staff meetings.



Communicate pharmacy technical issues with other pharmacy staff employed across the Trust.



Participate in service development and monitoring through attendance at relevant meetings.



To maintain excellent communication with your workplace educational supervisor and training programme tutors



Provide advice to patients on medicines within your scope of practice.



Use appropriate questioning techniques to discuss a patient's medication history



To attend regular workplace educational supervisor reviews, 12-week reviews with the course provider and trainee pharmacy professional forums



To provide and receive constructive feedback on all individual performance, learning experience and assessment outcome results/experiences



Training



Be responsible for own learning in order to update pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge and skills.



To identify your own learning needs and request relevant training or support when necessary



Undertake regular meetings with supervisors and to reflect on own performance and feedback given by others



To follow standard operating procedures and professional standards at all times



To be compliant with all mandatory training as set by the trust education and training team



Adhere at all times to the 'Learning Agreement' and declarations made to the apprenticeship team and the training provider



Participate fully in all the learning and study experiences made available in the workplace and by the training provider.



Undertake regular meetings, with internal and external trainers /assessors to ensure assignments and assessments are being completed within agreed deadlines



To be familiar with trainee support mechanisms and processes



To attend the 'CNWL Trainee Pharmacy Professional' forums as set by the education programme director



To attend all pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician engagements/meetings as per 'NHS England Workforce, Training and Education' instructions



Policy and Service Development



Contribute to the development of CNWL pharmacy services through CNWL Departmental and Pharmacy Technician meetings



(For more detail, please refer to the and Person Specification documents attached to this advert)