Job summary
We are seeking an Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician
to improve the quality and safety of care delivered to patients across its
practices and in partnership organisations.
This is a new and exciting opportunity to be a part of an
expanding and diverse Primary Care Network team. You will work across pharmacy
services delivered by the organisations/settings of the partnership, improving
patient care and all whilst developing your knowledge and skills and behaviours
required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General
Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Main duties of the job
You will undertake a formal professional qualification whilst
learning on the job. This is a 2 year fixed term contract, full time (37.5
hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week). Minimum wage.
To be considered, you must hold a minimum of four GCSE's at
Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) in English, Mathematics and
Science subjects.
As part of the selection process, candidates shortlisted for
interview may be required to sit a functional skills assessment in numeracy and
literacy.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate
will be a qualified Pharmacy Technician, and will be able to register with the
General Pharmaceutical Council.
About us
South Coast Medical Group is an
award-winning NHS Primary Care Home, comprising five GP surgery locations in
the Bournemouth general area and serving over 30,000 patients in total.
Crescent Providence Surgery, our founding Practice, along
with Woodlea House Surgery have been rated Outstanding by CQC. The other surgeries Grove, Marine & Oakridge
were all rated as Good.
By working at scale, we are better able to promote health
and provide for the differing needs of the communities of local people and a
balanced workload for our staff. It also
enables us to employ a significant multi-disciplinary team including
Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics (for pre-assessment
screening and home visits) all of whom reduce the clinical workload for GPs.
Our vision is: Be the best provider in
healthcare, education and training for our local communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To acquire the required academic standard,
underpinning knowledge and technical skills to complete the Pre-Registration
Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
Develop a portfolio of evidence as required.
Work closely with team members to achieve
workplace assessments.
To undertake, with supervision, all types of
medicines management and dispensary based pharmacy work across the placements
appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to deliver
services to patients.
Within own work area, assist and support the
provision of flexible, efficient integrated pharmacy care and medicines
optimisation services.
To rotate through pharmacy services delivered
by the organisations of the partnership.
To successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma
in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians to enable registration
with the GPhC. This is an integrated competency and knowledge-based
qualification to be delivered both by formal education & training via the
Education Provider and in the workplace. The post holders progress will be
monitored and supported by an Educational Supervisor.
To undertake, on a rotational basis, a wide
range of duties which includes dispensing, medicines supply, procurement and
stock control, medicines management, medicines optimisation and GP practice/PCN
activities.
To undertake, on a rotational basis, a range
of smaller taster placements deemed appropriate to provide exposure and
experience relevant to pharmacy practice e.g. care homes, pharmacy production
etc.
All duties carried out by the Integrated
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will be under direct supervision
and operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
This is a training post and therefore carries
no responsibility for: managing other staff, budget holding in any capacity, management/maintenance
of any physical resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To acquire the required academic standard,
underpinning knowledge and technical skills to complete the Pre-Registration
Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
Develop a portfolio of evidence as required.
Work closely with team members to achieve
workplace assessments.
To undertake, with supervision, all types of
medicines management and dispensary based pharmacy work across the placements
appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to deliver
services to patients.
Within own work area, assist and support the
provision of flexible, efficient integrated pharmacy care and medicines
optimisation services.
To rotate through pharmacy services delivered
by the organisations of the partnership.
To successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma
in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians to enable registration
with the GPhC. This is an integrated competency and knowledge-based
qualification to be delivered both by formal education & training via the
Education Provider and in the workplace. The post holders progress will be
monitored and supported by an Educational Supervisor.
To undertake, on a rotational basis, a wide
range of duties which includes dispensing, medicines supply, procurement and
stock control, medicines management, medicines optimisation and GP practice/PCN
activities.
To undertake, on a rotational basis, a range
of smaller taster placements deemed appropriate to provide exposure and
experience relevant to pharmacy practice e.g. care homes, pharmacy production
etc.
All duties carried out by the Integrated
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will be under direct supervision
and operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
This is a training post and therefore carries
no responsibility for: managing other staff, budget holding in any capacity, management/maintenance
of any physical resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Key Skills:
- Essential
- 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade A-C in Maths, English and two Sciences (this may be different depending on your chosen education provider)
- Good practical skills
- Communication skills
- Drive to continue learning throughout career
- Attention to detail
- Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Key Skills:
- Essential
- 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade A-C in Maths, English and two Sciences (this may be different depending on your chosen education provider)
- Good practical skills
- Communication skills
- Drive to continue learning throughout career
- Attention to detail
- Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy skills
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.
