Job summary
The Pharmacy Technician role is becoming increasingly sought after and varied as medication becomes more sophisticated and technology evolves. Career opportunities for a Pharmacy Technician post qualification include; medicines management roles, aseptic unit, quality control, training and education, information technology, supplies and procurement, clinical trials, medicines information services, homecare services and operational management besides others.
This is an exciting training opportunity to join the UHCW Pharmacy Department combining on the job training and day release at a chosen training provider in order to achieve the following qualification:
- Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
The above qualification is achieved over a 2 year period and will enable you to register as a qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Full training will be provided primarily at UHCW, with some rotations taking place at our St. Cross Rugby site.
This is a 2 year full time fixed term contract working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday including participation in weekend working, bank holiday working, and late nights. Apprenticeship funding rules apply.
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Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
1. Rotating through different aspects of pharmacy including main dispensary, stores, goods receipt, outpatients, medicines information and ward based services.
2. Take in prescriptions, verifying the patient's identity and the validity of the prescription, clarifying details about the prescription, advising on and validating prescription exemption claims.
3.Counselling patients on their medication, providing them with the correct information enabling them to comply safely with their medication as prescribed and referring to a more senior member of the team when necessary.
4. Dispensing medicines correctly in line with local policies; this may include some hazardous substances, special storage and heavy or bulky items in addition to clinical trials dispensing, according to written or printed prescriptions. Keep complete and accurate records of dispensing.
This is an opportunity like no other for expanding your skill set and gaining invaluable experience of working in a hospital pharmacy.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
At UHCW NHS Trust we actively encourage and support all staff to be COVID19 vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence to protect patients, colleagues, friends and family members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) is one of the UKs biggest teaching hospitals with over 1000 beds and serving over a million people in the surrounding area. Our close relationship with Warwick Medical School means there is continuous research, development and education to ensure that we are providing the best care possible for our patients whilst our partnership with Virginia Mason Institute based in Seattle is an improvement system implemented as part of our commitment to deliver a world class service. The trust comprises of both UHCW Coventry site and the hospital of St. Cross.Our NHS trust boasts a great reputation for patient care, teaching and innovation, providing an exciting and highly satisfying place to work.
We are looking to extend our highly reputable pharmacy team through appointing dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on a 2 year fixed term post as Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
Main Duties/ Responsibilities:
1. Participating in accuracy checking activities of prescribed medicines and products in line with local policies and dealing with errors or near misses appropriately.
2. Receiving medication from a number of suppliers and processing this safely and accurately to assist in the process of supplying medication to patients in a timely manner.
3. Dealing with queries from a variety of healthcare professions and patients, both at the hatch and on the telephone.
4. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
Ward services:
1. Supplying stock medication to wards, departments or external organisations.
2. To be responsible for topping up individual ward(s) which includes supplying stock, communicating with the ward staff and assisting with queries regarding the automated medicines cabinets (Omnicell) to maintain appropriate stock levels.
3. To understand the cost implications of over supplying and help to minimise waste through the return or safe disposal of medicine where appropriate.
4. To have involvement in medicines reconciliation which includes completing drug histories, assessing patients own medication and ordering necessary supplies for patients in a timely manner to avoid omitted doses.
5. Incident reporting where processes have not been followed.
Information handling:
1. To be confident and competent with using the pharmacy computer systems such as JAC, TTO tracker and POW+ after training, complying with confidentiality and the data protection act at all times.
2. To have an understanding of and be able to use Word, Excel, internet explorer and email.
Education and training
To attend college 1 day per week working towards the Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians along with completing functional skills where necessary to enhance or update Maths and English skills.
Other
1. To participate in weekend working, late nights and occasional bank holidays where necessary.
2. Work flexibly across all of the pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods of absence.
3. Participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
4. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required by the Director of Pharmacy.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) is one of the UKs biggest teaching hospitals with over 1000 beds and serving over a million people in the surrounding area. Our close relationship with Warwick Medical School means there is continuous research, development and education to ensure that we are providing the best care possible for our patients whilst our partnership with Virginia Mason Institute based in Seattle is an improvement system implemented as part of our commitment to deliver a world class service. The trust comprises of both UHCW Coventry site and the hospital of St. Cross.Our NHS trust boasts a great reputation for patient care, teaching and innovation, providing an exciting and highly satisfying place to work.
We are looking to extend our highly reputable pharmacy team through appointing dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on a 2 year fixed term post as Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
Main Duties/ Responsibilities:
1. Participating in accuracy checking activities of prescribed medicines and products in line with local policies and dealing with errors or near misses appropriately.
2. Receiving medication from a number of suppliers and processing this safely and accurately to assist in the process of supplying medication to patients in a timely manner.
3. Dealing with queries from a variety of healthcare professions and patients, both at the hatch and on the telephone.
4. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
Ward services:
1. Supplying stock medication to wards, departments or external organisations.
2. To be responsible for topping up individual ward(s) which includes supplying stock, communicating with the ward staff and assisting with queries regarding the automated medicines cabinets (Omnicell) to maintain appropriate stock levels.
3. To understand the cost implications of over supplying and help to minimise waste through the return or safe disposal of medicine where appropriate.
4. To have involvement in medicines reconciliation which includes completing drug histories, assessing patients own medication and ordering necessary supplies for patients in a timely manner to avoid omitted doses.
5. Incident reporting where processes have not been followed.
Information handling:
1. To be confident and competent with using the pharmacy computer systems such as JAC, TTO tracker and POW+ after training, complying with confidentiality and the data protection act at all times.
2. To have an understanding of and be able to use Word, Excel, internet explorer and email.
Education and training
To attend college 1 day per week working towards the Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians along with completing functional skills where necessary to enhance or update Maths and English skills.
Other
1. To participate in weekend working, late nights and occasional bank holidays where necessary.
2. Work flexibly across all of the pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods of absence.
3. Participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
4. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required by the Director of Pharmacy.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Person Specification
Qualification/training
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Experience
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Knowledge
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
