About the job
We are expanding our outpatient pharmacy team and are seeking an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) interested in hospital specialties, especially cancer care, at the UK’s fourth largest cancer centre.
This role is suitable for newly qualified ACPTs and experienced technicians seeking a sector change from community or hospital pharmacy practice.
The position is for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekend, late-night, or Bank Holiday shifts. The salary is approximately £33,000, depending on experience.
Join a patient-focused outpatient hospital pharmacy that emphasizes safety and experience, working in a busy, supportive environment that promotes work-life balance. Ideal for technicians passionate about patient care and collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals.
Work Location: Outpatient pharmacies at Royal Surrey Hospital
Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday; part-time applications welcome
Responsibilities include effective patient and colleague communication, dispensing, safety checks, patient counselling, training, project work, and contributing to medicines optimisation and team leadership.
About us
PharmCo, the outpatient pharmacy of Royal Surrey County Hospital, operates two hospital dispensaries and one patient collection hub, covering specialties like paediatrics, emergency medicine, rheumatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and cancer care.
We prioritize staff development, diversity, and offer benefits such as weekday working, generous leave, on-site parking, flexible hours, nursery, gym, social club, and wellbeing support.
Main responsibilities
As an ACPT, you will:
Use effective communication to meet patient and colleague needs
Accurately check dispensed medication against prescriptions
Identify and escalate safety or optimisation issues
Counsel patients on medication use
Contribute to staff training and audits
Additional duties include pharmacy leadership, recruitment support, dispensing, final checks, patient advice, and stock management.
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