Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

About the role

🚀 Kickstart Your Pharmacy Career: Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Opportunity! 🚀

Ever thought about a career where you can learn and grow in a dynamic healthcare setting? 🤔 Want to gain invaluable skills in mental health support while working towards a recognized professional qualification? We've got an amazing opportunity that balances your work and life, offering serious potential for development and advancement! ✨

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is on the lookout for aspiring individuals to join our awesome Fylde pharmacy team as a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This is your chance to embark on an exciting apprenticeship journey! 🛤️

During your apprenticeship, you'll get to experience different pharmacy environments across various sites, following a structured learning plan designed to boost your expertise. 🏥🚗 A valid driver's license and access to transport are a must for this role. You'll be spending time at Wesham Rehabilitation Centre and The Harbour, Blackpool, with potential for placements at other locations too.

You'll be welcomed into a super supportive pharmacy crew who are dedicated to guiding you through all the essential skills and knowledge you'll need to ace your qualification. This is a fantastic development role for someone who's genuinely committed and passionate about making a difference in pharmacy! 💯

Your training will involve completing a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, delivered remotely by one of our trusted training partners. To be eligible, you'll need 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or an equivalent qualification). We might ask you to complete an initial assessment to confirm your skills are at the required level. 🧠

Key Responsibilities:

• Apprenticeship Excellence: Undertake a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, mastering the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). 📜
• Rotational Growth: Participate in planned rotations across Central Lancashire within the Trust, focusing on mental health teams to deeply understand and contribute to the patient's journey through secondary care mental health services. 🔄
• Medication Mastery: Assist in providing a top-notch pharmaceutical service, specializing in the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines to patients and supplying wards, departments, and partner organizations under supervision. 💊
• Quality Assurance: Engage in audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and standards for safe and secure medicine handling. 🛡️
• Team Player: Be an integral part of multidisciplinary ward and pharmacy teams. Know your limits and don't hesitate to seek guidance from pharmacists and technicians. 🤝
• Patient-Centric Care: Dispense medications accurately and efficiently for inpatients according to Trust procedures. Work directly with patients (under supervision) to improve their medication adherence and ensure they get the best results. 🗣️
• Medication Education: Provide crucial medication advice and counseling to patients during admission and discharge. This might involve sensitive conversations with service users who are experiencing difficulties, requiring tact and empathy. 🤗
• Safety First: Identify potential risks, adhere to safety guidelines, and consult with the team on any concerns. 🚨
• Inclusive Communication: Communicate sensitive medication information to patients with diverse needs, overcoming communication barriers related to physical, mental, social, learning, language, hearing, or sight impairments. 🌈
• Seamless Transitions: Collaborate with health and social care professionals to ensure smooth patient care transitions between different settings (secondary care, primary care, social care). 🌐
• Stock Management: Maintain agreed stock levels on designated wards, including checking expiry dates and rotating stock. 📦
• Controlled Drug Handling: Participate in the dispensing and supply of Controlled Drugs and manage returned pharmaceuticals, conducting stock checks as per Trust procedures. ✅

Important Notes:

• You must be 18 years or older to apply.
• For Non-UK National applicants, please review the apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria carefully, as sponsorship is not provided. Full details are available via the provided government guidance link. Your settlement status will need to be verified for course funding. 🇬🇧
• Please read the attached Person Specification for detailed applicant requirements.

Ready to take the leap? Apply now and let's build a bright future in pharmacy together! 🎉

For informal chats or visits, contact Natalie Auld, Senior Pharmacy Technician: Natalie.Auld@lscft.nhs.uk

Key responsibilities

• Actively undertake a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
• Accurately prepare, dispense, and supply medicines to patients and wards under supervision.
• Work with patients to deliver medication education and improve adherence.
• Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation.
• Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team and liaise with other healthcare professionals.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (Essential 4 GCSE qualifications or equivalent at A-C grade in relevant subjects Maths, English Language and Science Dual Award ( or Chemistry and Biology) Desirable NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services)

Skills