Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

To develop the skills and the knowledge in all areas of pharmacy practice required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician in General Practice. This will involve completion of the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:

• To undertake and complete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship
• To undertake and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians in line with the external training provider requirements.
• To train and work in the designated areas within the Practice, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard.
• To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: medicine management, distribution, and medicine safety.

To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, Health and Safety regulations and following the Practice procedures to meet the needs of our patients and other health care professionals.

About us

Castle Partnership is a three-site GP Practice in Norwich, providing services for nearly 18,000 patients. Led by 7 GP Partners and a Management Team. The Practice has a Pharmacy Team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Prescription Clerks. We are hugely enthusiastic about ensuring everyone enjoys their work day. We are looking for a sociable, dedicated and hard-working individual to join us.

Job responsibilities

To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and/or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:

• To undertake and complete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship
• To undertake and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians in line with the external training provider requirements.
• To train and work in the designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard.
• To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: medicine management and medicine safety.
• To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, and Health and Safety regulations.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within various teams or work alone using initiative.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use Excel and Word
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work
• Have an attention to detail and accuracy, whilst working under pressure.
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
• Ability to deal confidentially and directly with all members of staff and members of the public.
• Able to use a keyboard for a large part of the day.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C / level 4 and above in Maths, English and Science, or other relevant qualifications.

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.