Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our friendly Pharmacy team - a 27 month fixed term rotational training post. After completing the apprenticeship, you will be able to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC. While training, you will perform general pharmaceutical duties under the control and supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician and undertake to complete virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training. You will train and develop the skills to become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and demonstrate commitment to undertake L3 apprenticeship within an agreed timetable. Rest assured, a pre-registration pharmacy technician works at all times under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist. Travel will be expected between sites, as a rotational scheme is in operation covering the main dispensary, clozapine dispensary, distribution, clinical trials and medicines management both on site and at other Trust locations. Are you self-motivated, hardworking and looking to support our patients? If yes, please apply! Main duties of the job
Accurately dispense and produce labels for prescriptions and controlled drugs for both in and outpatients. Complete the relevant dispensed item checking competencies, including final accuracy checking of prescriptions. Tailor individual supplies for patients to assist concordance and increase patient safety. Check in and store medicinal items. Supply stock items to wards, departments and community clinics. Obtain and record information for medicines reconciliation, liaise with other professionals, take responsibility for an allocated ward. Assist in providing a clinical trial service. Take corrective action in the event of a near miss or deviation within the limits of responsibility. Understand how to report adverse clinical incidents through the Trust risk management system. Participate in section meetings and feedback information or suggestions for improvement in line with local policies. Assist the EPMA Pharmacy team dealing with queries from healthcare professionals for electronic prescribing. Counsel outpatients about how to use their medicines and give general information and advice about medicines. Train in the monitoring requirements and supply of clozapine. Assist the EPMA Pharmacy team dealing with queries for electronic prescribing. Counsel outpatients about how to use their medicines and give general information and advice about medicines. Train in the monitoring requirements and supply of clozapine. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification
Qualifications
5 GCSEs grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science Able to commit to a two year apprenticeship programme and completion of End Point Assessments Level 2 NVQ certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or other GPhC qualification Should qualify as Level 3 Pharmacy Technician at the end of the apprenticeship A levels or further education Experience
IT qualification or experience in the workplace Experience of stock management Evidence of Team working Evidence of recent study and self-development Additional Criteria
Ability to demonstrate accurate numeracy skills Able to communicate effectively in excellent English, verbally and in writing, face to face and on the telephone to ensure a seamless medicines management process. Able to prioritise and organise own work Able to function as a first point of contact for patients, carers, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers Able to work legally in the UK Able to work with children and vulnerable adults 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 name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth) £24,071 to £25,674 a yearbased on full time hours Contract
Duration
27 months Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
449-COR-6575 Job locations
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen in our friendly Pharmacy team - a 27 month fixed term rotational training post. After completing the apprenticeship, you will be able to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC. While training, you will perform general pharmaceutical duties under the control and supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician and undertake to complete virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training. You will train and develop the skills to become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and demonstrate commitment to undertake L3 apprenticeship within an agreed timetable. Rest assured, a pre-registration pharmacy technician works at all times under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist. Travel will be expected between sites, as a rotational scheme is in operation covering the main dispensary, clozapine dispensary, distribution, clinical trials and medicines management both on site and at other Trust locations. Are you self-motivated, hardworking and looking to support our patients? If yes, please apply! Main duties of the job
Accurately dispense and produce labels for prescriptions and controlled drugs for both in and outpatients. Complete the relevant dispensed item checking competencies, including final accuracy checking of prescriptions. Tailor individual supplies for patients to assist concordance and increase patient safety. Check in and store medicinal items. Supply stock items to wards, departments and community clinics. Obtain and record information for medicines reconciliation, liaise with other professionals, take responsibility for an allocated ward. Assist in providing a clinical trial service. Take corrective action in the event of a near miss or deviation within the limits of responsibility. Understand how to report adverse clinical incidents through the Trust risk management system. Participate in section meetings and feedback information or suggestions for improvement in line with local policies. Assist the EPMA Pharmacy team dealing with queries from healthcare professionals for electronic prescribing. Counsel outpatients about how to use their medicines and give general information and advice about medicines. Train in the monitoring requirements and supply of clozapine. Assist the EPMA Pharmacy team dealing with queries for electronic prescribing. Counsel outpatients about how to use their medicines and give general information and advice about medicines. Train in the monitoring requirements and supply of clozapine. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification
Qualifications
5 GCSEs grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science Able to commit to a two year apprenticeship programme and completion of End Point Assessments Level 2 NVQ certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or other GPhC qualification Should qualify as Level 3 Pharmacy Technician at the end of the apprenticeship A levels or further education Experience
IT qualification or experience in the workplace Experience of stock management Evidence of Team working Evidence of recent study and self-development Additional Criteria
Ability to demonstrate accurate numeracy skills Able to communicate effectively in excellent English, verbally and in writing, face to face and on the telephone to ensure a seamless medicines management process. Able to prioritise and organise own work Able to function as a first point of contact for patients, carers, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers Able to work legally in the UK Able to work with children and vulnerable adults 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 name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth) £24,071 to £25,674 a yearbased on full time hours Contract
Duration
27 months Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
449-COR-6575 Job locations
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
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