Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification. For those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement, the Apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is equivalent to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
• 2 years of current experience working in a Pharmacy setting, combined with an NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Service skills or other GPhC recognised qualification, with or without a science subject. For candidates without the above experience and qualification, they must have at least one science qualification, GCSE Grade A-C.
• Qualification to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: Commitment to and completion of the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to communicate with a range of people in a way that is clear and understood.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
• Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives.
• Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS.
• Previous experience working in a Pharmacy setting.
• Knowledge & Experience to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: IT skills with knowledge and experience of the Microsoft Office package

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work and follow instructions accurately
• Good attention to detail
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Ability to be part of a team
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Skills to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: Ability to use own initiative and show resilience

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between hospital locations
• Ability to participate in the department rota for late and weekend working
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades
• Other will be gained over the period of the apprenticeship to obtain: Always comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times

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: 12 June 2026