Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs — Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)

Or

• GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)

Or

• Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)

Or

• Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Or

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Professional Registration with the GPhC
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midlands scheme or equivalent
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)

Experience

Essential

• Work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• Experience of working in hospital or community pharmacy
• Experience in patient counselling
• Experience in audit
• Understanding of pharmacy-related computer systems
• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
• Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
• Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
• Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines (SaSHM) requirements
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
• Understands the need for delivering a cost-effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

Desirable

• Experience in staff training
• Supervisory experience
• Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system
• Knowledge of ward-based pharmacy services

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to demonstrate clear thinking, assess and solve simple problems
• Able to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
• Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
• Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written and electronically as required
• Demonstrates ability to work to set procedures
• Takes responsibility for own work and actions and contributes to the team success
• Demonstrates basic I.T and keyboard skills
• Demonstrates suitable interpersonal skills to work with other healthcare professionals and meet patient need
• Demonstrates ability to recognise professional and personal limitations, referring to appropriate person when necessary
• Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
• Demonstrates accurate numeracy skills
• Demonstrates ability to work independently
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• Demonstrates ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. bleeps/pagers
• Self-motivated
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Able to adapt to change
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
• Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
• Good time management
• Careful and accurate in work
• Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• Fair and objective
• Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• Good team player and able to motivate others
• Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
• Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
• Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
• Ability to travel to other Trust sites
• Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to guide and train others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026