Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

Summary

To work in a busy community pharmacy as an Apprentice Pre -Registration Pharmacy Technician. You will manage the supply of medicines and devices in a pharmacy and assist pharmacists with advisory services. You will be hard working and enthusiastic either starting your career in the industry or accredited to Level 2 and looking to progress.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 6.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 February
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will be responsible to the Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist, and will be expected to work as part of the team.

Your duties may vary depending on the needs of the pharmacy, but may include.

Selling over the counter medicines and other products
Dispensing prescriptions, under the supervision of the Pharmacist
Generating Prescription labels
Receiving and storing stock

Where you’ll work

446A LONDON ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S2 4HP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Recognise and work within their scope of practice and skills,
Use relevant data and information to make effective decisions
Accurately retrieve and reconcile information about a person’s medicines
Accurately assemble prescribed items
Issue prescribed items safely and effectively and take action to deal with discrepancies carry out an accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure the safety of people
Apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person’s confidentiality
Assess a person’s present supply of medicines and order appropriate medicines and products.
Receive requests for medicines, including prescriptions, and check for their validity, safety and clarity, taking action to deal with any problems with the person directly
Demonstrate operational skills within their scope of practice
Provide a safe, effective and responsive pharmacy service
Take personal responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply of medicines
Apply the principles of governance to pharmacy operational processes
Ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
Communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
Explain the impact of audit and evaluation on the quality of pharmacy operations and services
Engage others in the improvement of processes and systems
Effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines
Listen to a person, understand their needs and interpret what matters to them.
Give the person all relevant information and advice in a way they can understand, so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
Optimise a person’s medicines to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Obtain relevant information from people – including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals – and use it to optimise care appropriately
Adapt information and communication to meet the needs of particular audiences
Check and review their own and others work effectively
Suggest and implement personal goals and methods of improvement
Maintain CPD outcomes that meet with regulatory requirements
Identify and respond effectively to errors and near misses
Ensure effective safeguards are in place particularly for children and vulnerable adults
Prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives
Respond to medical emergencies
Ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working
Effectively supervise other members of the team
Recognise and work within their scope of practice and skills,
Use relevant data and information to make effective decisions
Accurately retrieve and reconcile information about a person’s medicines
Accurately assemble prescribed items
Issue prescribed items safely and effectively and take action to deal with discrepancies carry out an accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure the safety of people
Apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person’s confidentiality
Assess a person’s present supply of medicines and order appropriate medicines and products.
Receive requests for medicines, including prescriptions, and check for their validity, safety and clarity, taking action to deal with any problems with the person directly
Demonstrate operational skills within their scope of practice
Provide a safe, effective and responsive pharmacy service
Take personal responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply of medicines
Apply the principles of governance to pharmacy operational processes
Ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
Communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
Explain the impact of audit and evaluation on the quality of pharmacy operations and services
Engage others in the improvement of processes and systems
Effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines
Listen to a person, understand their needs and interpret what matters to them.
Give the person all relevant information and advice in a way they can understand, so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
Optimise a person’s medicines to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Obtain relevant information from people – including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals – and use it to optimise care appropriately
Adapt information and communication to meet the needs of particular audiences
Check and review their own and others work effectively
Suggest and implement personal goals and methods of improvement
Maintain CPD outcomes that meet with regulatory requirements
Identify and respond effectively to errors and near misses
Ensure effective safeguards are in place particularly for children and vulnerable adults
Prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives
Respond to medical emergencies
Ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working
Effectively supervise other members of the team

Your training plan

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprentice Standard:

Qualification:

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
College attendance – 1 day per week in term time and skills assessment in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Combined Sciences (grade 4)
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Our health-focused pharmacy clinic offers personalised, comprehensive care with a strong focus on preventative disease management. Our expert pharmacists are proficient in numerous medical services, such as health assessments, diagnostic screenings, vaccinations, and medication management. We strive to improve patient health outcomes and life quality by working intimately with individuals and other medical professionals to formulate custom health plans. Our convenient clinic provides a centralized location for all your health needs, eliminating the need for multiple appointments and simplifying your healthcare experience. Rely on our dedicated pharmacists to help you achieve optimal health.

https://globalpharmacy.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Training over two years to be accredited as a qualified Level 3 registered pharmacy technician (Integrated) and accuracy checker

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