Job Description
Join a dynamic pharmacy team in Manchester where attention to detail, patient care, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do! Be the accuracy champion we need.
Accuracy Checking TechnicianManchester
* Full time, 40 hours per week
* Competitive salary
* Permanent position
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a trusted name in pharmacy care, dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centred services. With a commitment to regulatory excellence and continual professional development, they pride themselves on supporting their staff and ensuring the highest standards in dispensing practices. At their Manchester site, you'll join a forward-thinking team that values accuracy, collaboration, and ongoing improvement.
The Role
As their new Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT), you’ll play a vital role in their pharmacy operations, ensuring patients receive precisely the right medication, in the right dose, every time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform final accuracy checks on dispensed prescriptions in line with ACT SOPs
* Assist in stock management including ordering, receiving, and logging deliveries
* Ensure compliance with GPhC guidelines and pharmacy law
* Report discrepancies to the pharmacist and uphold patient safety
* Provide advice and support to customers when appropriate
* Maintain accurate records of all dispensed items and controlled drugs
* Collaborate closely with pharmacists and support staff
* Participate in training to maintain and enhance ACT competency
* Support day-to-day pharmacy duties, including cleanliness and dispensing
Benefits:
* A supportive, collaborative team culture
* Ongoing professional development and training
* The opportunity to work in a respected and growing organisation
* A stable role with excellent long-term prospects
The Ideal Candidate:
You’re an experienced pharmacy professional with a passion for detail and a commitment to accuracy. You work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and love being part of a high-performing team. About you:
* Registration as a qualified ACT with the GPhC
* Previous pharmacy experience, ideally in a busy setting
* Excellent knowledge of pharmacy laws and standards
* A keen eye for detail with strong error-spotting skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational and time management skills
* A team-oriented approach with initiative
* IT proficiency in pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
* Experience training junior staff
* Familiarity with pharmacy technologies and digital systems
Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and bring your accuracy expertise to a role that truly matters.
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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Other suitable skills and experience include Pharmacy Technician, Dispensing Technician, Pharmacy Assistant, Registered Pharmacy Technician, Pharmaceutical Technician, Clinical Technician, Medicines Counter Assistant, Pharmacy Accuracy Checker, Healthcare Dispenser, Community Pharmacy Technician