Pharmacy technicians manage the supply of medicines and devices in a pharmacy and assist pharmacists with advisory services.
As a technician, you could be taught in and involved in the following areas:
Providing safe and effective pharmacy services
Safety of medication use in line with NHS long term plan (Directed Enhanced Services)
Provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals
Achieving the best outcomes through a patient’s medicine
Answering customer's questions face to face or by phone
Referring problems or queries to the pharmacist
Supply medicines and devices to patients, whether on prescription or over the counter.
Assemble medicines for prescriptions
Manage areas of medicine supply such as dispensaries
Supervise other pharmacy staff / training and development
Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
Quality control
Procurement
Medicines advice and information
Training:Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Standard qualification:
Weekly Online Session – 1 day per week (term time only)
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 24 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with off-the-job training
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test whether an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learnt can be applied in the real world
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship, and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, there is the possibility to gain full-time employment or progress into higher opportunities. Employer Description:We are a small group of Independent NHS Community Pharmacies serving the people in Birmingham and Norton Canes.
We offer services including repeat prescriptions, flu jabs, EHC and travel health advice, including vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis.
Our aim is to provide the residents of the local area with an easy to access central hub for all their health needs.
We order and collect any repeat medications you request as well as providing a free prescription delivery service.Working Hours :Pharmacy open hours are between 9am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.
Shifts to be confirmed, including an allocated day for college training, as required.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Good Time Keeping,Positive Attitude,Reliable....Read more...
Pharmacy technicians manage the supply of medicines and devices in a pharmacy and assist pharmacists with advisory services.
As a technician, you could be taught in and involved in the following areas:
Providing safe and effective pharmacy services
Safety of medication use in line with NHS long term plan (Directed Enhanced Services)
Provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals
Achieving the best outcomes through a patient’s medicine
Answering customer's questions face to face or by phone
Referring problems or queries to the pharmacist
Supply medicines and devices to patients, whether on prescription or over the counter.
Assemble medicines for prescriptions
Manage areas of medicine supply such as dispensaries
Supervise other pharmacy staff / training and development
Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
Quality control
Procurement
Medicines advice and information
Training:Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Standard qualification:
Weekly Online Session – 1 day per week (term time only)
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 24 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with off-the-job training
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test whether an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learnt can be applied in the real world
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship, and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, there is the possibility to gain full-time employment or progress into higher opportunities
Employer Description:We are a small group of Independent NHS Community Pharmacies serving the people in Birmingham and Norton Canes.
We offer services including repeat prescriptions, flu jabs, EHC and travel health advice, including vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis.
Our aim is to provide the residents of the local area with an easy to access central hub for all their health needs.
We order and collect any repeat medications you request as well as providing a free prescription delivery service.Working Hours :Pharmacy open hours are between 9.00am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 1.00pm Saturday.
Shifts to be confirmed, including an allocated day for college training, as required.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Good Time Keeping,Positive Attitude,Reliable....Read more...
Applications are invited from Community Pharmacists seeking a change of lifestyle and an opportunity on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This role comes with the option of either a £10,000 relocation payment OR provision of local accommodation for six months to allow you time to source your own ongoing accommodation. This employer has four sites; three are annexed to GP Surgeries and one retail store. You will work between the retail store Pharmacy and providing day-relief for the solo Pharmacists leading a small team of one Pharmacy Tech and two or three Dispensers at the GP Surgery sites.There is also the opportunity to develop into a Manager role Hours are predominantly weekdays with several Saturdays per month (and a weekday off in lieu). There is no on-call commitment.The island of Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands with a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Established in 1999 this organisation provides excellent Pharmacy Services, supported by modern equipment and Pharmacists and other Healthcare Professionals recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements:Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist.Ideally one year UK-based Community experience but there is also the opportunity for UK-trained, newly-qualified Pharmacists seeking to start their career in a Community Pharmacy setting.UK or Irish citizen or Independent and non-time limited right to work in the UK is required for this post, not requiring employer sponsorship. An excellent standard of written and spoken English The benefits of working with this employer include:- A higher-than-UK salary.- A relocation payment of £10,000 OR provision of six months initial accommodation.- Provision of a Guernsey Housing permit allowing you the freedom to live and work in Guernsey up to the point of permanent residency.- A supportive Management team, with the ability to work autonomously in your own branch.General benefits of working in Guernsey include;- A flat rate 20% income tax.- No Council tax or VAT. No Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax. - At just three miles wide and six miles long, you are never far from the many beautiful beaches. - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
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....Read more...
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....Read more...
INDIVIDUAL TASKS
Whilst the precise mix of tasks will vary depending upon the desk being covered at that moment, it is anticipated that over time all staff will be able to cover all functions
TELEPHONE
To answer telephone calls within 6 rings, deal with patient requests politely, or transfer to appropriate person.
APPOINTMENT SYSTEM
To receive patient’s at reception and deal with any queries or requests
To manage the triage system
To make appointments in agreed manner
To prepare / process any needed paperwork
To prepare papers for visits as needed
To use computer in agreed manner
SURGERY READINESS
To open security gate and surgery, reset alarm; unlock all internal doors at the receptionist’s agreed starting time(s)
To close surgery which will include:
Ensuring PC’s are switched off, windows closed and locked, lights are switched off in each room prior to its internal door being locked, this can be done once the room is finished with, except for:
Store room / managers room which are only to be locked up when the surgery is being locked up
Common room is only to be locked up when the surgery is being locked up and after the washing up has been cleared to dishwasher and washer is switched on
Set alarms,
Relock the security gate
PATIENT RECORDS
Retrieve / file as required utilising card monitoring system.
QUALITY SYSTEM
To conform to the procedures and quality guides in place within the surgery as well as to comply with information policy and the inherent duty of confidentiality
WORD PROCESSING
The prompt typing of referral letters and other practice generated correspondence utilising the word processor element of the clinical system. This may include faxing items or chasing up hospitals in respect of patient queries.
PRESCRIPTIONS
Repeat Prescribing - prompt handling of repeat medication requests, printing of prescriptions and the running of the repeats system.
GENERAL OFFICE
Open mail, stamp, sort and scanning letters onto Systm one on a Rota basis
To carry out the task on system one.
To be aware of and conform to the procedures and quality guides in place within the surgery as well as to comply with information policy and the inherent duty of confidentiality
OTHER DUTIES
Participating in Audit & research
Training for own developments and that of other staff, including annual online training
Act as Chaperone for doctor / nurse – albeit never left alone in consulting room without the clinician.
Infection control - To report any issues / concerns as they are seen to the practice manager
To carry out any other such duties as may be reasonable required, the nature of our business means that you must be flexible in your approach to your work in order to provide a service to our patients
Training Outcome:
Whilst the precise mix of tasks will vary depending upon the desk being covered at that moment, it is anticipated that over time all staff will be able to cover all functions.
May lead to permanent position upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
Employer Description:This surgery in Stanford-le-Hope aims to provide the highest quality healthcare to the patients registered with us. Our doctors, nurses, pharmacist and all our other staff are dedicated to offering a professional service.Working Hours :7.00am - 6.30pm, Monday - Friday, hours may vary.
1 hour for lunch each day.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Non judgemental,Patience,Good listening skills,A caring nature,An approachable nature....Read more...
