Job Description

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About Us

We are an independent, family-owned pharmacy that has proudly served our local community for over 90 years. Whilst rooted in tradition, we remain focused on the future--continuously evolving our services, systems, and ways of working to meet the changing needs of our patients.

At the heart of our pharmacy is a commitment to safety, quality, and patient-centred care. Our team members are trusted professionals who bring positivity, ownership, and accountability to their roles. We actively encourage contribution, innovation, and continuous professional development.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) to join us at an exciting point of development. This role extends beyond routine accuracy checking--it offers the opportunity to help shape and strengthen our dispensing and operational processes, supporting the ongoing evolution of our pharmacy services, including the implementation and delivery of advanced NHS and private pharmacy services.

As an ACT, you will be central to ensuring dispensing accuracy and patient safety, whilst also contributing to workflow optimisation, SOP implementation, and service improvement. This is an ideal role for an ACT with at least two years' post-qualification experience who enjoys taking ownership and playing an active role in pharmacy operations.

Be Part of Building What's Next

This is a rare opportunity to be more than an ACT. You will be involved in:

- Supporting the development and refinement of dispensing workflows

- Helping to embed robust SOPs and governance frameworks

- Contributing to the implementation and running of advanced NHS and private pharmacy services

- Contributing ideas to improve efficiency, safety, and patient experience

- Playing a hands-on role in strengthening a modern, well-governed community pharmacy model

You will work closely with pharmacists and senior team members, with your professional judgement and experience genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out final accuracy checks on dispensed NHS and private prescriptions, ensuring correct medicine, strength, formulation, quantity, and labelling in compliance with legal, clinical, and SOP requirements

- Maintain consistently high standards of patient safety

- Support the operational delivery of advanced NHS services (including Pharmacy First, vaccination services, and other commissioned services) and private services through accurate dispensing and workflow management

- Identify, investigate, and resolve dispensing errors or near-misses, escalating appropriately and contributing to learning and improvement

- Support the day-to-day running of the dispensary, maintaining workflow continuity during busy periods

- Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of SOPs, supporting inspection readiness and regulatory compliance

- Assist with stock management, including ordering, expiry date checks, and cold-chain handling where required

- Act as a role model for safe dispensing practices, providing guidance and informal mentorship to dispensers, trainees, and junior technicians

- Maintain accurate, auditable records in line with GPhC standards and internal governance requirements

Minimum Service & Operational Expectations

- Maintain a consistently high standard of accuracy checking to support safe and timely supply of prescriptions, efficient delivery of NHS services such as Pharmacy First and other commissioned services, and smooth patient flow with reduced dispensing delays

- Support the wider team in meeting operational and contractual requirements through effective collaboration and professional judgement

- Assist in ensuring the smooth running of advanced NHS and private pharmacy services through effective dispensary management

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What We're Looking For

Essential:

- GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

- GPhC-accredited Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT)

- Minimum of two years' experience working as a qualified ACT

- Strong background in community pharmacy (hospital or DSP experience welcomed)

- Excellent attention to detail and a safety-first mindset

- Confidence working independently within scope of practice

- Willingness to take ownership and contribute to service development

- Strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach

- IT proficiency with PMR and dispensing systems

Desirable:

- Experience supporting the delivery of advanced NHS services or private pharmacy services

- Experience supporting audits, inspections, or governance activities

- Interest in mentoring or supporting junior staff

- Experience working in evolving or high-volume pharmacy environments

What We Offer

- Permanent ACT role

- Salary:30,000-34,000 per annum, dependent on experience

- Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week across five days

Working Pattern:

- Monday-Friday: 09:00-17:30 (with 1-hour unpaid break)

- Saturday: 09:00-14:00 (additional hours when needed)

- Sunday: Closed

Benefits:

- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays), accrued daily

- Auto-enrolment into the Statutory Pension Scheme (opt-out available)

- 20% employee discount following successful completion of probation

- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

- A supportive environment that values autonomy, judgement, and contribution

Probation & Pre-Employment Requirements

- Three-month probation period

- Continued employment subject to successful completion of probation

- Required before start date: current GPhC registration, valid ACT qualification, and updated NHS Smartcard (where applicable)

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a respected, long-established pharmacy at a point of growth and refinement, where your experience as an ACT will help shape how services are delivered. This is an opportunity to grow with the pharmacy, influence standards and systems, and be part of a team that values professionalism, safety, and innovation.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are an experienced Accuracy Checking Technician who wants to make a meaningful impact and help shape a high-quality pharmacy service, we would be delighted to hear from you.????????????????

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Store discount
Work Location: In person