Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 or above OR equivalent, including Math, English Language and Literature, and one Science-based subject or Double Science

Desirable

• BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
• Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills

Additional circumstances

Essential

• Must have been living in the UK / EU for the last 3 years and hold a current National Insurance Number.
• Must meet requirements to qualify for Apprenticeship funding.
• Able to work the hours required, including weekends and bank holidays
• To be willing to work with hazardous substances such as toxic chemotherapy products and radioactive sources

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence – or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to apply theory to practice

Desirable

• Previous experience in either hospital, retail, or general practice pharmacy
• Able to show evidence of interest in the work of a Pharmacy Technician

Practical & Intellectual Skills

Essential

• Good all-around communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
• Ability to prioritise work and cope with meeting deadlines, and manage time effectively
• Able to cope with very occasional distressing situations

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate good levels of skill related to manual dexterity
• Working with JAC or similar computer drug systems

Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude

Essential

• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• A frequent requirement for moderate bending and lifting, able to push trolleys towards and departments
• To be able to concentrate for frequent but short time frames during medicine dispensing
• Ability to work within an acute healthcare setting.
• To be prepared to travel to different work placements as per the rotational timetable.

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).