About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a career in pharmacy? Want to develop your skills and knowledge?
Then our pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician course based within the Medicines Optimisation Ward Team could be for you.
To successfully complete a two years training programme for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians
Includes day release to attend college for the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
In house training provided under supervisor
Main duties of the job
Ensure patients have enough medicines available to avoid missed doses by assessing PODs are suitable for use in the hospital according to standard operating procedures.Contacting relatives or carers with patient consent, to bring in the patients PODs into hospital if necessaryScreening prescription charts to identify missed doses, new items prescribed and any changes to medicines that might require a supply from pharmacy, alerting the pharmacist or technician as appropriate.Liaising with ward staff to identify any additional stock medicines that they require.Medicines SupplyDispense medicines for out-patients, in-patients and discharge prescriptions following guidelines, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians.TrainingIdentify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards and relevant legislation.Attend college, courses and study days to extend knowledge of subjects pertinent to the role.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Four GCSEs at grade A*-C/ 9-4, must include English language, Mathematics and one Science subject, ideally Biology or Chemistry OR Four GCSEs at grade A*-C/ 9-4, must include two Science, Mathematics and English. OR Functional skills level 2 in Mathematics and English (2019 and onwards), pharmacy experience and 2 GCSEs A*-C/ 9-4 as above *Bradford Science Screening pass is now included in the eligibility criteria* Must commit to achieving the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians within 2 years.
Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Trustwide UK
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)