Job Summary
The role is for an accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) in the QE Facilities Outpatient Pharmacy at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. You will support the supply of prescriptions, including specialist medicines such as oral chemotherapy and high‑cost therapies, and undertake final accuracy checking to ensure safe medicine supply. The position requires an ACT qualification and commitment to accuracy checking within a fast‑paced hospital environment.
Job Responsibilities
* Dispense outpatient prescriptions, including specialist medicines such as oral chemotherapy and high‑cost therapies.
* Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed prescriptions in line with ACPT accreditation and SOPs.
* Ensure safe and legal supply of medicines per GPhC requirements and pharmacy SOPs.
* Support efficient day‑to‑day running of the outpatient dispensary, prioritising workload to meet service demands.
* Maintain accurate patient medication records and correct allocation of stock to patients and cost centres.
* Liaise with pharmacists, prescribers and external teams to resolve prescription queries and support patient care.
* Provide advice to patients on safe and effective use of medicines, referring to pharmacist when appropriate.
* Support dispensing and supply of medicines for the Homecare service where required.
* Contribute to achievement of Pharmacy KPIs through accurate, timely dispensing and workload management.
* Participate in stock control activities including ordering, receipt, expiry checking and discrepancy reporting.
* Support incident reporting, investigation and learning in line with safer care and governance procedures.
* Work collaboratively within the pharmacy team to deliver a high‑quality, patient‑focused service.
* Maintain professional competence, including ongoing CPD and ACPT revalidation requirements.
Qualifications
* Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
* Pharmacy Service Skills and Pharmaceutical Science Level 3 NVQ (QCF) qualification for Pharmacy Technicians.
* Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician (ACPT) qualification.
Experience
* Pharmacy Technician experience in hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy.
* Experience performing accuracy checks.
* Desirable: Experience supervising or training others.
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of laws, guidelines and standards relating to the supply of medicines from a GPhC registered pharmacy.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Appropriate IT skills.
* Organisational skills.
* Ability to explain clearly and listen to members of the public and other healthcare professionals.
* Ability to perform final accuracy checks independently and safely.
Salary & Employment Terms
Permanent, full‑time position (Band 3). Salary: £30,036 per annum, depending on experience. Working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom. Reference number: 297-QEF-8024357.
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