Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services

£12514

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Full Job Description

My name is Rebecca Somerville, my role as the Senior Technician within the JR pharmacy means that I am privileged to work alongside Jane Yarnell Lead Practitioner Development Technician for the OUHFT Pharmacy Department lead the training for our fantastic team of Pharmacy Level 2 apprentices, enabling them to gain the skills necessary to become a Pharmacy Assistant within one of our departments across the trust. Pharmacy Assistants are essential members of the pharmacy team working under the supervision of a Pharmacist and alongside Pharmacy Technicians to provide pharmaceutical care for the patient. The duties are varied, and it is not simply a matter of counting tablets. I am currently looking for a level 2 Pharmacy apprentice to join the John Radcliffe Hospital Pharmacy department.,

To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed:
To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot.
To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas.
To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste.
To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients.
To provide support to the pharmacy portering service including the delivery of sealed medicine pouches to ward areas and supporting the IV fluid top ups.
To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures.
To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information, print labels and to load the robot.
To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures.
To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies.
To be a flexible and supportive member of the team.
To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager etc.
To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training.
Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education &Training team.
To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures.
To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement.
To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate.
This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
You are requested to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety procedures are adhered to.

Good command of the English language and numerate
4 GCSEs D grade or above., Good attention to detail
Organised in your approach to work
. Good interpersonal skills
Keen to develop professionally and personally
Able to work with supervision
Understanding the requirement of confidentiality
An ability to ask for help and guidance if required
Understanding of Pharmacy role., Able to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
. Able to motivate oneself
Ability to act on own initiative when required
An ability to recognise limitations of the role and not to work outside of these limitations
Able to develop time management skills
An ability to cope effectively under pressure, Flexible approach to work load and department needs

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.