Job Description

Are you looking to start a career in Pharmacy but do not have the necessary experience or qualifications?

Do you already work in Pharmacy and would like to further your career and become a fully qualified Level 3 Pharmacy Technician?

We are a modern and well established independent pharmacy seeking

two trainee Level 3 Pharmacy Technicians

to come and join our excellent and friendly team.

No experience is required for this role and full training and support will be given.

The position is permanent and comprising of between 30 to 40 hours a week including

a paid study day off

You will be undertaking a dual award advanced apprenticeship programme consisting of a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) and an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills to become a fully trained and qualified registered Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidate will

earn while they learn and after successfully completing the course, they will be a registered pharmacy technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Rate of pay: Dependent on experience

Your day to day responsibilities will include; unpacking and putting away orders, the preparation of prescriptions, working with and providing support to the Pharmacists, assisting the team to achieve business goals and aspirations, providing a high quality customer experience as, assisting with care home services, providing administration support and being able to work with confidential information and follow set processes.

What we need from you

GCSE Maths, English & Science at Level 4 (Grade C) or above.

Be able to work as part of a team and take your own initiative when required.

The ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Attention to detail

A passion for learning, a willingness to be trained and continuously professionally develop.

Strong IT skills and using Email.

A professional manner and good quality written and verbal English language skills.

As well as being able to work in the dispensary, you will build relationships with GP surgeries and customers from all walks of life and meet their unique healthcare needs.

The successful applicant must show a commitment to increasing the business by way of delivering a high standard of Customer Service, Patient Sign Ups and developing Pharmacy Sales.

Due to the nature of the industry, you will need to provide a recent Enhanced DBS disclosure.

This is a unique opportunity for someone like you to get involved right now, at the outset, and help shape what's ahead.

Job type:

Full-time

What is a Pharmacy Technician?

Pharmacy Technicians are professional, skilled and essential members of the pharmacy team. Pharmacy technicians work in many different work environments, including community pharmacies, GP practices and hospital pharmacy departments.

About the role

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

1.To participate (in accordance with SOPs and under the supervision of the pharmacist in charge/ Responsible Pharmacist) in all dispensing activities, ensuring that the correct medicines are dispensed and that they are appropriate for the patient.

2.This will include dispensing and labelling medication for individual patient supply and stock items from a variety of prescription types and requisitions and making the necessary records and endorsements.

3.To follow SOPs to ensure that all issues are dispensed and entered correctly using the pharmacy computer system so that the following are accurate: patient records, records of issues, stock control, the charges made to relevant cost centres and pharmacy workload statistics.

4.To perform routine self-accuracy checks to ensure safe dispensing

5.Receive prescriptions from customers, use questioning according to protocols to determine and accurately document allergies, other medications, and exemption status.

6.Issue dispensed and checked prescriptions to outpatients/customers, providing routine advice on medication use, identifying, and referring them to the pharmacist in charge/ Responsible Pharmacist when appropriate/ further advice is required.

7.Participate in the sale of Over the Counter (OTC), and miscellaneous items to staff and customers.

8.Use established set criteria (2WHAM questions) to identify patients who require Pharmacist referral when selling OTC.

9.Assist in housekeeping duties in the dispensary, maintaining clean and tidy dispensing facilities and safe systems of work.

10.Ensure stock is stored safely, securely according to required storage conditions. Provide advice to healthcare professionals on storage, expiry dates, stock rotation and other related matters within the guidance of SOPs to ensure a cost-effective service which minimises wastage.

11.Participate in maintaining good stock rotation

12.Assist in identifying and removing of stock not fit for purpose e.g. expired stock

13.Ensure all medication incidents are reported in accordance with the policies.

14.Communicate verbally or in writing as appropriate, with patients, relatives, carers, pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals to provide and receive routine information.

Requirements and prospects

Right to work

You must have the right to work in the UK and must be a resident of the UK for at least 3 years

Desired skills

Strong computer knowledge

Personal qualities

Quality oriented Team player Able to work on own initiative Conscientious and reliable.

Desired qualifications

Minimum GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science
You will need to be committed to learning and completing coursework to deadlines.

Schedule:

Monday to Saturday

(including one day off and one paid study day off)

Ability to commute/relocate:

reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

London SE12 0DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person