Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

The post holder will work towards gaining an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and complete the training programme within the set deadline. Participation in the provision of pharmacy/medicines management services, supply of pharmaceuticals to the Community Hospitals, Health Centres and Clinics in Derbyshire County, in accordance with national and local policy and agreed performance standards. Provide support and advice to other health care professionals on pharmaceutical matters relating to pharmacy stock control. To dispense medicines safely and accurately for patients and Community Hospital Wards according to the Team rota. Participate in future developments of the pharmacy/medicine’s management service Provide a stock topping-up service to allocated wards and departments, ensuring correct storage, maintaining stock levels, and undertaking expiry date checks. To act as a reception, point for pharmacy based queries and liaise appropriately with the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists. Provide the timely and effective supply of pharmaceuticals to the wards, departments, clinics and health centres. Undertake storage audits to allocated departments in Health Centres, Clinics and GP practices as part of the Duthie Audit report. Maintain accurate records and documentation relevant to the pharmacy service. Ensure protocols and procedures around safe handling and use of medicines are followed. To always maintain confidentiality related to patients, staff and DCHS

Training:
You will be given protected time of a minimun of 6 hours per week to study your Apprenticeship (Off The Job Learning Hours)

Training Outcome:

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will be qualified to apply for Band 2 or Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant roles when opportunities become available in the competitive job market either locally or in Trusts across the NHS or other organisations.

There may also be further opportunities across many organisations, including the NHS to apply for a Level 3 Pharmacy apprenticeship which would lead to registration as a Pharmacy Technician when subsequent training has been completed.

Employer Description:
Derbyshire Community Health Services has been rated as an ‘outstanding’ trust by the Care Quality Commission; we have achieved this by providing high quality patient care within an inclusive organisation that works together and shows care and compassion for each other. DCHS is a top performing NHS Trust that strives for innovation and improvement for the service and individuals that work within it.

Working Hours :
12 month Teaching + approx 3 months for End Point Assessment. Working Week is Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Computer Literate,Car Licence,Ability to work under pressure