Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Reg Pharmacy Technician to join our team at SHSC Pharmacy. You will contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to ensure the safe and effective use of medicine through out the trust whilst working towards a formal professional qualification of registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical council.
The training will be provided by one of the largest education and training providers in the region, Bradford College. There will be an expectation to go to Bradford for an induction which will take place over the first 2 weeks. Term will start in September and all lessons will be live online with a tutor present. Learners must attend on the same day each week for the duration of the program. The PTPT course covers knowledge, skills and work base experience under the guidance of a qualified pharmacist. The skills part of the qualification will be completed in the workplace which will be captured using an E-Portfolio of Evidence.
The entry criteria is:
- 4 GCSE's at A-C (9-4) Three of which must be in maths, English language and 1 science and 1 other subject.
- Over 16 years of age on application
- Lived in the UK, EU or EEA for the previous 3 years
- Not currently on a significant training
The successful candidate will be paid under NHS AfC Annex 21 - 70% of the Band 4 rate in year 1 and 75% of the Band 4 rate in year 2.
Main duties of the job
- Safe and effective dispensing of prescriptions including inpatient, outpatients and discharge medication.
- Receiving and unpacking drugs received into the department.
- To support with administration functions of the department.
- Source new suppliers as part of CMU.
- Maintain stock control and management.
- Undertake ward top ups safely and effectively to designated units across the trust.
- Advise service users and staff where necessary.
- Undergo training for personal development and Mandatory Training relevant to the trust and partake in supervisions.
About us
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer and provider of services. Our Service Users, Carers and Staff are central, and our Values are important, to the delivery of high-quality care. We actively seek out individuals who share these values:
- Working together for service users
- Respect and kindness
- Everyone counts
- Commitment to quality
- Improving lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technicians, the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonable and necessary to achieve the Job description.
- Participate in the technical support necessary for the safe and effective dispensing of prescriptions including inpatient, outpatient and discharge medications and the distribution of medicines to the designated units of SHSC under the supervision of a senior technician and pharmacist.
- Participate in the non-clinical aspects of the role e.g., receiving, and unpacking drugs received into the department.
- To support the administration functions of the department in duties such as ordering, filing, data input and retrieval and other general tasks.
- To undertake other non-clinical duties as required.
- Source new suppliers as part of the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU).
- Subject to the provision of appropriate training maintain and update drug contracts.
- To participate in efficient stock control and stock management systems.
- Undertake the SHSC system of ward top up safely and effectively to designated units.
- Provide safe and effective supply of pharmaceuticals to units within SHSC and other designated units outside the Trust. Working together for service users Respect & kindness Everyone counts Commitment to quality Improving lives
- Participate in departmental systems of supervision and peer review.
- Participate in the systems to ensure continuous personal professional development.
- Participate in early morning, late night, weekend, and bank holiday rota.
- To assist and cover for other staff members in other areas within the department.
- Give advice to staff and service users, providing information on local guidelines and policies ensuring they remain up to date.
- To order any medicines required for service users and ward stocks.
- Assist in relevant audits in accordance with clinical governance requirements.
- To promote the professional image of pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.
- To participate in annual personal development review (PDR) and to agree to training objectives set.
- To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.
- To deliver training presentations as part of a team.
- Undergo further training as necessary and attend regular progress reviews
- Opportunity to train over different sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technicians, the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonable and necessary to achieve the Job description.
- Participate in the technical support necessary for the safe and effective dispensing of prescriptions including inpatient, outpatient and discharge medications and the distribution of medicines to the designated units of SHSC under the supervision of a senior technician and pharmacist.
- Participate in the non-clinical aspects of the role e.g., receiving, and unpacking drugs received into the department.
- To support the administration functions of the department in duties such as ordering, filing, data input and retrieval and other general tasks.
- To undertake other non-clinical duties as required.
- Source new suppliers as part of the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU).
- Subject to the provision of appropriate training maintain and update drug contracts.
- To participate in efficient stock control and stock management systems.
- Undertake the SHSC system of ward top up safely and effectively to designated units.
- Provide safe and effective supply of pharmaceuticals to units within SHSC and other designated units outside the Trust. Working together for service users Respect & kindness Everyone counts Commitment to quality Improving lives
- Participate in departmental systems of supervision and peer review.
- Participate in the systems to ensure continuous personal professional development.
- Participate in early morning, late night, weekend, and bank holiday rota.
- To assist and cover for other staff members in other areas within the department.
- Give advice to staff and service users, providing information on local guidelines and policies ensuring they remain up to date.
- To order any medicines required for service users and ward stocks.
- Assist in relevant audits in accordance with clinical governance requirements.
- To promote the professional image of pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.
- To participate in annual personal development review (PDR) and to agree to training objectives set.
- To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.
- To deliver training presentations as part of a team.
- Undergo further training as necessary and attend regular progress reviews
- Opportunity to train over different sites
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective Communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Friendly and self-motivated
- Professional approach
- Ability to follow set procedures
- Have good problem-solving skills
- Numerate and literate
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Previous and recent experience of working in a pharmacy
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
- Experience of work involving patient contact
- Computer literate
- Able to drive and have access to a vehicle
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English level C or above
- GCSE Maths
- GCSE Science
- GCSE one other subject
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working on own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working in patient facing
- Have good working knowledge of computerised systems
- Experience of invoicing
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a conscientious and methodical way of working
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changes in working practice
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective Communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Friendly and self-motivated
- Professional approach
- Ability to follow set procedures
- Have good problem-solving skills
- Numerate and literate
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Previous and recent experience of working in a pharmacy
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
- Experience of work involving patient contact
- Computer literate
- Able to drive and have access to a vehicle
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English level C or above
- GCSE Maths
- GCSE Science
- GCSE one other subject
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working on own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working in patient facing
- Have good working knowledge of computerised systems
- Experience of invoicing
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a conscientious and methodical way of working
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changes in working practice
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).
