Job summary
As this is an apprenticeship position, this role is supported by an accompanying knowledge and skills development programme during which the post holder will gain the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours for this role. Learning will be delivered in the workplace through formal on and off the job training, allowing for the opportunity to practise new skills within a real working environment. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the individual will have the right knowledge, skills behaviours they need for their chosen role.
The post holder will be supported to work towards completion of the following qualification:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship with Bradford College
Applicants must be able to evidence that they already hold Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent qualifications (i.e. GCSEs grades A*- C/9 - 4, A-levels, Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills). Evidence of these qualifications must be submitted prior to interview and if not submitted, this will result in applicants not being offered an interview. Statements of results will not be accepted.
Please be advised that you cannot apply for this position if you already hold an equivalent qualification to what is being advertised.
Please be advised that applicants can only apply for this apprenticeship vacancy if they have a valid and eligible residency status as per the Apprenticeship funding rules. Please note that this will be checked by Recruitment on application.
Main duties of the job
1. Commit to all relevant training both in the workplace and at the designated college to enable achievement of BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the principles & practice for Pharmacy Technicians
2. To carry out the routine dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, including in-patients, outpatients and discharge prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures in the department.
3. To use the pharmacy computer system to dispense, issue, label and return medicines in accordance with level of training provided.
4. To assist in routine duties in the dispensary including maintenance of stock levels, checking expiry dates and ensuring overall tidiness of the department.
5. To assist in the maintenance of stock control of medicines identifying any discrepancies and bringing these to the attention of senior pharmacy staff.
6. To participate in the preparation of extemporaneous products demonstrating Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and adhering to Health and Safety and COSHH requirements.
7. To communicate professionally with other healthcare professionals regarding queries of a straightforward nature.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. A brilliant team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers provide pharmacy services to a wide range of paediatric surgical and medical specialties. The pharmacy teams are innovative, caring and compassionate and work well together. We are committed to staff development and value our Technician's dedication and hard work.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To commit to regularly attend the designated college during term time (annual leave should be taken outside of term time only).
The Trainee will be expected to complete all associated work with this Apprenticeship to meet any deadlines set by their tutor and/or the designated college. The successful candidate will be given protected study time but it is the Trainees responsibility to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner which may mean that work has to be completed outside of normal working hours.
Employment and progression to the second year of the course is dependent upon successful achievement, examination results and proven commitment at the end of the first year.
Contracted hours per week to be worked flexibly between the core hours of 8.45am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday, with commitment to Bank Holiday, Lates and weekend working as required. College hours may vary to the core hours listed depending on the college provider
Job description
Job responsibilities
To commit to regularly attend the designated college during term time (annual leave should be taken outside of term time only).
The Trainee will be expected to complete all associated work with this Apprenticeship to meet any deadlines set by their tutor and/or the designated college. The successful candidate will be given protected study time but it is the Trainees responsibility to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner which may mean that work has to be completed outside of normal working hours.
Employment and progression to the second year of the course is dependent upon successful achievement, examination results and proven commitment at the end of the first year.
Contracted hours per week to be worked flexibly between the core hours of 8.45am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday, with commitment to Bank Holiday, Lates and weekend working as required. College hours may vary to the core hours listed depending on the college provider
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate an aptitude for technical and practical skills
Desirable
- Previous working in a Pharmacy environment
Knowledge
Essential
- General awareness of what the post involves
- Requirements of the training involved to complete course
Desirable
- Various computer packages
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated good organisational skills
- Ability to work well within various teams.
- Good time management skills
- Demonstrated IT ability
- Good interpersonal skills and telephone manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients and staff
- Good attention to detail and responsible attitude to quality and accuracy
Education and Training
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's (Grade 4 - 9) which MUST include English Language, Mathematics and dual science or two other sciences one of which must include Chemistry or an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a pharmacy assistant will be accepted as a Science equivalent.
- Commitment to undertake and complete training course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate an aptitude for technical and practical skills
Desirable
- Previous working in a Pharmacy environment
Knowledge
Essential
- General awareness of what the post involves
- Requirements of the training involved to complete course
Desirable
- Various computer packages
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated good organisational skills
- Ability to work well within various teams.
- Good time management skills
- Demonstrated IT ability
- Good interpersonal skills and telephone manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients and staff
- Good attention to detail and responsible attitude to quality and accuracy
Education and Training
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's (Grade 4 - 9) which MUST include English Language, Mathematics and dual science or two other sciences one of which must include Chemistry or an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a pharmacy assistant will be accepted as a Science equivalent.
- Commitment to undertake and complete training course
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Eaton road, West Derby
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
