About this role
Job summary
FULL TIME POST - 37.5 HOURS A WEEK
The Pre- Registration Pharmacy Technician will learn to carry out the basic duties of a pharmacy technician under the supervision, guidance and support of a senior colleague. Continuous assessment of progress will be made by the Training and Education Lead Technician. The student will use an online training programme supported by an in house mentor.
This is a training post and the course will be over two years and will result in the Buttercups Level 3 Pharmacy Technician with ACTP qualification.
Main duties of the job
Full training is provided including study time to do the online course.
This post is to start September 2026.
The Pre Registration Pharmacy Technician will be rotational through the varied roles over the two years being assessed in each area .
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in any new arrangements that may involve flexible working.
Ensures that the requirements for Health and Safety are met
Ensures that the dispensary is maintained in a tidy condition and cleaning schedules are maintained.
Participates in extended hours, weekend and Bank Holidays working as required.
Be familiar with and follow health and safety policy and procedures and be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers.
Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and abides by the Data Protection Act.
Undertakes any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the grade when requested by Senior Staff
As a member of a clinical team your personal contribution to reducing healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) requires you to be familiar with the Trusts Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. You are required to attend mandatory training in Infection Prevention and Control and be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs.
Communications To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
To liaise with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
Communicates with patients/carers when receiving prescriptions e.g. checking patients details, payment or proof of exemption, promise to pay forms, further supplies of medicines etc.
To be patient and understanding when dealing with new members of the pharmacy team.
To be responsible for the accurate completion of all dispensary documentation.
Responsibility for Patient Care
Interprets and dispenses prescriptions for inpatients and discharged patients.
Assists in the provision of verbal and written information to patients.
Liaises with various members of the pharmacy team when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients
Concentrates while dispensing prescriptions/calculating doses/quantities for supply whilst dealing with occasional interruptions.
Planning and organising Organises and prioritises own workload and when necessary assists other members of the pharmacy team. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources Assists in annual stock checks
To be responsible for checking expiry dates, correct storage and turnover of stock in a designated section of the pharmacy each month.
Sorts, identifies, credits and recycles where appropriate, returned medicines.
Participates in all aspects of the extemporaneous preparation of medicines
Repackages and overlabels items for stock to pre-determined levels
Issues medicines to wards, departments, peripheral hospitals and community clinics
Replenishes stocks and non-stocks in wards and departments to an agreed level (topping up).
Checks that medicines are being stored correctly in the wards and departments and do not exceed their expiry date.
Replenish the emergency stock room and emergency drug boxes
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation Implements all procedures, policies, and guidance documents and dispensary standards provided by the department.
Assist in the integration of new guidance documents and procedures into working practices.
Suggest ways of improving working practices in the dispensary and ward areas and when needed implement these changes.
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership Will work through the Buttercups Level 3 Pharmacy Technician with ACTP course for Pharmacy Technicians to gain competence in all areas to develop the skills required to become a pharmacy technician
To organise own workload from Buttercups to ensure assignments are completed at the appropriate time and adequate preparation is allowed for assessments and examinations.
Identify own training requirements within the pharmacy and bringing then to the attention of the specialised pharmacy technician (Training and Education)
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training To assist the Specialist Pharmacy Technician Education and Training to provide mentoring, induction and training of pharmacy technicians, student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers and other relevant members of the pharmacy team. To gain competence in patient locker replenishment and ordering via the electronic prescribing/ordering system. Identifies own training needs, annual objectives and personal development plan in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. Ensures all transactions using the Ascribe/Emis, ARX and Advantis Ward are correct. Responsibilities for data and information resources Uses the computer system to its full potential including patient information details.
Ensures that all documentation relating to the issue of medicines is maintained and the required information is available for statistical purposes.
Research, Development and Audit Participates in projects of a research nature
To participate in dispensary/ward based audit under the direction of the chief pharmacy technician
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Experience in a stock control environment Experience of a Pharmacy Environment
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of the post and college course
Education and Qualification Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy service skills or equivalant At Grade c (level 4) or above (or equivalent) English Language, Maths, Two Sciences or Science Dual Award
Skills and Abilitites Essential
Ability to follow detailed instructions Ability to work as part of a large team Professional attitude Neat, tidy and professional appearance Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public Positive, pleasant and cheerful Excellent communication skills Organisational skills, able to priortise work and meet deadlines Self-motivation and initiative Accuracy and attention to detail Able to maintain confidentiality
Work Related Circumstances Essential
Prepared to work extended hours, lates, weekends and bank holidays Able to move heavy boxes Flexible in approach to duties Good Timekeeping
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)