Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

To dispense medicines safely and effectively To accurately check dispensed medicines against a prescription To undertake ward pharmacy duties e.g. ward top-up, order medicines for patients, medicines reconciliation - a process of obtaining an accurate, up to date list of a patient’s medication and comparing this to their current prescription, communicating and resolving any discrepancies between the two To work on a rotational basis throughout the department Attend college, meeting deadlines for assignments and completing knowledge and skills work to a high standard

Training:
As an apprentice you will be trained in the full range of duties, undertaken a variety of tasks under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist Duties vary depending on the setting, but may include selling over-the-counter medicines, dispensing prescriptions, ordering pharmaceutical stock and providing medical information to patients On completion, you will gain the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 apprenticeship

Training Outcome:

Following the successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for the apprentice to progress.

Employer Description:
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. Our workforce of almost 10,000+ provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. One day per week college training (Weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working