Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

To help provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service with emphasis on the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines to patients and for the supply of medicines to wards, departments and partnership organisations under supervision Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and national and local standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team and the wider pharmacy team Recognise own limitations and refer to pharmacist/technician where necessary Communicate sensitive information concerning patients’ medicines, requiring the post holder to have persuasive skills. To carry out accurate and efficiently the dispensing of medications for in-patients in line with Trust procedure Working directly with patients, under supervision of other healthcare professionals, to improve concordance and adherence and to ensure individuals get the best possible outcome from the medicines they use Deliver medication education to patients through counselling on admission and discharge. This may involve communicating tactfully and with empathy with difficult, hostile or emotional service users. Recognise potential risks, adhere to safety and security advice and seek guidance from the wider team regarding any interactions Communicate sensitive information concerning patient’s medicines to patients with special needs, overcoming barriers to understanding and communication with patients who have physical, mental, social, learning, language, hearing or sight problems Work with other health and social care professionals to ensure effective liaison across all interfaces (secondary care, intermediate care, primary care, social care settings) with the aim of ensuring continuity of patient care on transfer Communicate details of patient medicines using medicines reconciliation templates Responsible for topping up designated wards to agreed stock levels. This includes expiry date checks and stock rotation To participate in the dispensing and stock supply of Controlled Drugs in accordance with Trust procedure To participate in the management of returned pharmaceuticals and to complete stock checks in accordance with Trust procedures To rotate across sectors i.e. Mental Health, Primary Care Networks and Acute Trusts as outlined in your learning plan To communicate any issues or concerns regarding college assignments or skills units in a timely manner To attend regular progress meetings with the assigned educational supervisor

Training:
You would be expected to complete an apprenticeship in pharmacy - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians This would be undertaken remotely with one of our training partners

Training Outcome:
Opportunity to apply for other roles within the NHS

Employer Description:

Lancashire & South Cumbria is a Mental Health & Wellbeing Trust. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, depending in service needs.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Patience