Are you an Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) looking for a rewarding role with a large Pharmaceutical Logistics operation in Leighton Buzzard? We have an exciting permanent opportunity with great pay and company benefits!
* Job Title: Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) - Permanent
* Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
* Duration: Permanent
* Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:30am–6:00pm (Occasional paid overtime may be required)
* Start Date: June or July 2025
* End Date: N/A (Permanent Role)
* Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum DOE
* Contact: Alex Roberts – aroberts@hg-ahp.com – 0203 475 4858
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What You’ll Be Doing:
Join our client's pharmacy team as an ACT and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medication. In this role, you will:
* Carry out final accuracy checks on homecare prescriptions
* Support the pharmacist by assisting with dispensing tasks
* Supervise the dispensing and supply of medicines in accordance with SOPs
* Promote quality, safety, and continuous improvement across pharmacy services
* Help train and develop pharmacy staff
* Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, Medicines Act, Good Distribution Practice, and Clinical Governance policies
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Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
* Current GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician
* Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
* A strong attention to detail and a patient-focused approach
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Ability to meet deadlines and motivate others in a fast-paced environment
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Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–6:00pm. There may be occasional paid overtime if daily tasks are not completed by 6:00pm, though this is infrequent.
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Why Choose This Role?
This role offers fantastic benefits and career development opportunities including:
✔ £35k–£37k annual salary
✔ Private healthcare
✔ 5% company pension contributions
✔ UPS Perks at Work Scheme
✔ Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Access to UPS University
✔ 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service
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We are currently looking to hire 3 ACTs for this team – apply now to be considered!