Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Services

We are looking to recruit three Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians who have an interest in pharmacy and are keen to undertake further study which will lead to eligibility to register with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

Upon appointment successful candidates will complete a 2 year training post in Pharmacy, remote learning via Bradford college, to study towards to complete the Btec Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

In the workplace you will also undertake a comprehensive in-house training program provided by our dedicated Education and Training team. You must be willing to work hard, including studying in your own time, manage your workload and meet all deadlines set by the college to gain this qualification.

This is both a physically and mentally demanding role where you will need the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

To be considered you MUST hold at least four GCSEs at grade 4 (or above) in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and another Science or similar qualifications e.g. dual Science (to include Chemistry and Biology or BTEC First Certificate in Science).

For more information please contact Nichola Ambrosini on 01253 953780.

Main duties of the job

To receive, validate, prioritise and dispense prescriptions in a timely and accurate manner for patients on wards and departments at Blackpool Teaching hospitals, ensuring SOP's are followed maintaining high standards and keeping errors to a minimum.

To issue controlled drugs to wards and departments making appropriate records in controlled drug registers and maintaining security according to SOP's.To prepare aseptic items using aseptic technique, includingparenteral nutrition for adults and neo-nates, and sterile topical preparations using the appropriate laminar airflow cabinets and isolators according to SOP's.To prepare extemporaneous products according to SOP'sAccurately perform calculations to determine volumes of drugs and correct doses of aseptic items and chemotherapy.To visit specified wards at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and assess patients own drugs for suitability for use on the ward in accordance with the departmental procedure.To liaise with patients with regard to the use of their drugs at home and on the ward and receive consent for their use.To liaise with ward staff with regard to problems with patients own medicines and to discuss ways in which any problems can be overcome.To participate in the purchasing, receipt & storage of stock into the department.

To visit wards to undertake stock replenishment duties ensuring wards have sufficient in-date stock to meet their patient needs

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.