Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Review

To accurately label and dispense prescriptions, to complete patient medication cards according to departmental procedure, and to provide a safe, accurate and timely service. This will involve rotational duties in various areas, i.e. Inpatients/Out patients/ Controlled drugs, ensuring accuracy in entering patient/ward details into registers.

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload Ability to ask questions in a logical manner to ascertain the full facts of a particular enquiry. Able to work on several issues simultaneously and reprioritise work Competence in using Microsoft Office including Excel and Word, Windows, JAC and e mails Understanding of actions and uses of medicines and how to counsel patients on their use

The programme provided me with the opportunity to enhance my knowledge and skills whilst being supported by experienced professionals, who were able to office advice and guidance.

The programme was well structured and placements were tailored around the academic curriculum.

We were assigned an educational supervisor to support us in putting skills into practice and embedding knowledge. We were also assigned a mentor to provide pastoral care.

We provided with protected time away from work to attend sessions and complete work associated with the course.

My qualification allowed me to register with the GPhC as a qualified Pharmacy Technician and has provided a platform for my continued professional development.

There was an active social network, with regular meet-ups arranged, meals out and sports events such as rounders in the summer.

Yes

There is a good level of support for the apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to work alongside registered professionals and have the benefit of their support throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

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