Job summary
Under the support and guidance of Pharmacy and Practice staff the candidate will undertake routine duties of a mainly technical nature. The post is a training position, and applicants are required to follow the West Midlands Student Pharmacy Technician Training Scheme. The two-year training provides a level 3 Diploma in principals and practice for Pharmacy Technicians and an NVQ 3. Progression to year two of the program is conditional on successfully completing year one and through a structured rotational training program. Please note candidates must meet apprenticeship requirements.
The candidate will be based at Dudley Group Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
Evidence competencies in the workplace to achieve apprenticeship and complete the learning organised by the training provider using the allocated weekly study day and self-directed study in personal time.
Ensure knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and fitness to practice are in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Standards for Pharmacy Professionals during Apprenticeship in order that they can seek a declaration of competence to register.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSE in Math’s, English and Science (at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C
- Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Three “A” levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Math’s C (GCSE or equivalent)
- Degree in science or humanities and Math’s C (GCSE or equivalent)
- Candidate meets apprenticeship criteria
Knowledge & training
Essential
- Knowledge and training in a pharmacy or healthcare profession
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone
- Good written/oral communication skills , able to interpret
Planning & organisation skills
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivation both within the workplace and for home study
- Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone
Equality, Diversity, inclusion and trust values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
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.
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: 22 July 2026
