Job Description

To work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge which will assist the apprentice to complete their qualification and secure employment and progress in their career in the future. To develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of, dispensing, storage, distribution, patient counselling, medicines reconciliation and accredited checking and to implement these in practice, meeting the requirements of current legislation, professional standards and ethics, pharmacy department performance targets The PTPT post is a one-year fixed term contract, renewable for a second year on the successful completion of the first year, including satisfactory attendance at college, successful completion of course work, passing all necessary examinations and satisfactory attendance at work including during college breaks/holidays. The PTPT will undertake a two-year training program in order to achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in the provision of Pharmacy services across the sectors with due regard to all legal and ethical issues Undertake and complete a rotational competency-based training programme across a range of pharmacy sectors covering a number of distinct areas of Pharmacy practice including: Dispensing & Supply, Receipt and Distribution, and Medicines Optimisation services.



Although this is a training position the post-holder will be required to fully support service delivery in all sectors. Underpinning knowledge will be delivered via virtual classroom on one day per week during term time. To undertake assessments in the workplace and carry out assignments and examinations at college to demonstrate competence required. To produce a portfolio of evidence supporting performance and underpinning knowledge to the required apprenticeship standards