Apprentice Pharmacy Dispenser • South Shields South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nApprentice Pharmacy Dispenser with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust in South Shields, Tyne And Wear\n\n Apprentices will undertake an initial structured departmental induction and training programme throughout the apprenticeship to develop skills and experience in dispensing prescriptions for inpatients, discharged outpatients and to aid in the supply of medicines to wards and other departments. To assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services and medicine management systems to STSFT. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE This is an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice within Pharmacy. Successful applicants will undertake a formal apprenticeship training programme, to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Pharmacy Dispenser. You must be highly organised and motivated, possess good communication skills and capable of meeting multiple deadlines. Throughout the apprenticeship you will become confident to provide an efficient supplies system of drugs and associated products to all wards, departments, units, outreach hospitals and customers in the district and surrounding areas, which includes storing and distributing medicines. The successful candidate(s) will rotate through each area of pharmacy, including in-patient services, and stores and distribution, supporting with the dispensing, monitoring distribution and ordering of pharmacy supplies to support our patients and staff. You will be supported with full training in each rotational area. The apprenticeship programme is fixed term for 18 months. Maths and English GCSE minimum Grade C/4 or L2 equivalent in the same subjects are essential. Subject to the successful completion of the full apprenticeship programme the successful apprentices will be made permanent in the role of Pharmacy Dispenser at the end of their apprenticeship To dispense medication for inpatients, discharged or outpatients as per standard practice at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Trust To assist in replenishing medicine supplies to wards and other departments. To ensure that the working areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition, free from unwanted materials and equipment. To ensure that any faults or damaged equipment or facilities are reported immediately to the Senior Technicians or Pharmacists. To follow Health and Safety/COSHH procedures when handling potentially hazardous materials Working hours is 7.00am-8.00pm with an expectation to participate in rotas covering weekends and bank holidays This post is rotational including South Tyneside and Sunderland Outpatient pharmacies. You would be expected to be part of a late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas. You should be adaptable, methodical and have excellent communication skills. You must be able to work well within the team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver excellent patient care. We work in conjunction with the pharmacy education team and we assist with training of new staff which you would be expected to undertake. "}