Job Description

The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered. To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*- C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including: - GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills -Wales Communication Level 2. - GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.



One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent. Candidates who apply using equivalence principles e.g., access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales communication and application of number. Proof of qualifications will be required. You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians.

All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales digital literacy at level 2will need to complete this as part of the programme. To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in a pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme.



Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.