Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

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Assist in the provision of safe, efficient and effective pharmacy services under supervision. Learn how to interpret, dispense and supply medicines in accordance with departmental procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assist with the supply of medicines to inpatient and community services. Assist with dispensing and controlled drug processes under supervision and in accordance with legal requirements. Assist with medicines distribution and stock replenishment services. Assist in maintaining pharmacy stock levels and identifying stock shortages. Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical stock. Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking. Assist in the safe disposal of waste medicines in accordance with local policies and procedures. Maintain a clean, safe and organised pharmacy environment. Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with medicines reconciliation activities following appropriate training and competency assessment. Assist with obtaining medication histories from available sources under supervision. Assist with assessing patients' own medicines under supervision. Participate in ward-based medicines management activities appropriate to the stage of training achieved