Pharmacy support work Apprentice Enfield, England
Job description
Main duties of the job
During your apprentice programme, you will work within a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants providing a service to the Chase farm hospital and other service level agreement areas. You will be rotating through the following areas:
- Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy
- where you will be labelling and dispensing medicines for patients, preparing medicine for delivery to wards and ensuring medication reaches the correct patient within target times.
- You will also safely return or destroy medications no longer required.
- You will handle and deal appropriately with enquires, via telephone or hatch, regarding the collection of prescriptions locating them by using Prescription tracking system.
- Stores and distribution
- where you will receive Pharmacy stock accurately into the department ensuring medication delivered matches orders,
- Ensure stock is handled and stored correctly.
- Check on availability of stock and support the ordering process for obtaining medicines.
- Order and maintain ward stock and assemble stock medicine deliveries for wards and departments
Working for our organisation
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
The Pharmacy department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an ambitious and quality improvement focused team who are committed to optimising the use of medicines and providing the best pharmaceutical care to our patients. We are proud to lead the way in integrated training partnerships, digital transformation and cost improvement programmes (CIP).
The Pharmacy Service comprises of Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary services, ward based clinical pharmacy services, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services, pharmacy stores & distribution, procurement, and homecare services. We cover a range of clinical specialties including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, hepatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women’s health, paediatrics and infection control.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake an 18 month development programme in Pharmacy through work based learning and by participating in regular training sessions. Supervision and support will be provided during all tasks, enabling the apprentice to work within the organisation to gain experience, confidence and to deliver effective and safe patient focused support, to the
designated team.
This training opportunity will lead to a substantive position within the Trust on completion of their apprenticeship.
Successfully completing the training programme will lead to a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship qualification via distance learning and on the job training.
Pharmacy Support Worker Apprentices are appointed for a contracted period of 18 months during which time they participate in the general work of the hospital pharmacy service as a full team member in each section.
Learn, under the guidance, direction, control or supervision of registered Pharmacists, qualified Pharmacy Technicians and other staff to practice the skills of a Pharmacy Support Worker.
Undertake a course of study and assessment in preparation for Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship qualification with Buttercups Training
Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at a minimum of 6 hours per week of their working hours completing classroom-based learning. Some study may be required outside of workings hours e.g. completion of college assignments, evidence etc.
This is a site specific rotational post through Procurement (RF site only), In Patients, Out Patients (BH site only) and Distribution services. Please note that rotations will be dependent on what site you are based in.
The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths, English and Science – Grade A* to C (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes.
- Demonstrate understanding the importance of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
Desirable criteria
- Experience of stock management
- Previous employment in the NHS
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Team member with a flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to changing situations.
Desirable criteria
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization.
- Willingness to learn and committed to studies in order to achieve qualifications.
- Maintain a professional approach: Smart and presentable.
- Effective organisational skills
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to do Late duty, Weekend duties and bank holidays as roistered
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
- Good attendance record and good time keeping/ time management
