Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

To train and take part in the work of the Pharmacy Service.

Attendance one day during the working week (may be virtual) at a College of Further Education to gain the underpinning knowledge and skills necessary to gain the ‘Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians BTEC Level 3 Diploma’, or equivalent to facilitate registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.

All applicants should state all qualifications held including GCSEs, if they are not UK gained qualifications please state if ENIC comparability statement is held

To issue dispensed medicines to patients and confirm that they know how to use them.

To issue supplies of stock preparations for wards, departments and other areas, and to assist with the ‘top-up’ system.

To assist in the preparation of aseptic and cytotoxic medicines under supervision.

To assist in the maintenance of a clean and efficient environment suitable for the handling and compounding of medicinal substances.

To help to maintain an accurate computerised Pharmacy stock control system; to take part in stock control procedures.

To achieve competence in the technical aspects of Pharmacy Services.

To be responsible for completing a portfolio of evidence to show competence, as required to achieve the Diploma.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

To assist in the provision of medicines for the treatment of patients. This will include the following:

To accurately and promptly dispense prescriptions for in-patients, out-patients,
day-patients and leave/discharge patients.

To issue dispensed medicines to patients and confirm that they know how to use them.

To issue supplies of stock preparations for wards, departments and other areas, and to assist with the ‘top-up’ system.

Once trained, to assist with Pharmacy ward-based activities including assessment of patients own medicines and taking patient medication histories under supervision.

To use technical and pharmaceutical skills to prepare medicines in an acceptable form for patients. This will include the following:

To assist in the assembly of medicinal products in accordance with local policies.

To assist in the preparation of aseptic and cytotoxic medicines under supervision.

To assist in the maintenance of a clean and efficient environment suitable for the handling and compounding of medicinal substances.

To ensure proper cleaning, maintenance and use of equipment.

To use technical and pharmaceutical skills to ensure control, security, quality and value for money of medicines. This will include the following:

To assist in maintaining appropriate storage and stock levels of medicines in Pharmacy departments to ensure quality, potency and economy.

To help to maintain an accurate computerised Pharmacy stock control system; to take part in stock control procedures.

To assess and return medicines for re-use in accordance with departmental policy.

To undertake duties connected with the wholesale ordering and receipt of medicines and ensure that the necessary manual and computer records are maintained.

To attain the Diplomas in Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) Level 3. This will include the following:

To achieve the required attendance and successfully complete the underpinning knowledge required for the Diploma

To achieve competence in the technical aspects of Pharmacy Services.

To be responsible for completing a portfolio of evidence to show competence, as required to achieve the Diploma.

To maintain necessary records.