Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant/Technician

Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Staff discount

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic in Linlithgow is seeking an experienced Accuracy Checking Dispenser (ACD) or Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) to join the pharmacy team. You will work closely with the Pharmacist and dispensary colleagues to check prescriptions and support efficient workflow across branch and central hub models.

This role offers opportunities for professional development, involvement in NHS and private services, and a clear pathway for career progression within a growing

Qualifications

• Hold current Accuracy Checking Dispenser or Accuracy Checking Technician qualification.
• Experience in pharmacy workflow and NHS/private services.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately check prescriptions to ensure safety and legality.
• Support dispensary workflow and central hub processes.
• Assist with compliance aids and care home services.
• Deliver excellent patient care and customer service.

Skills

Accuracy Checking Dispenser/Technician

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician

Accuracy Checking qualification

Job description

Accuracy Checking Dispenser / Accuracy Checking Technician

Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

Dears Pharmacy is one of Scotland’s fastest-growing independent pharmacy groups, with pharmacies located across Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.

Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced Accuracy Checking Dispenser (ACD) or Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) to join our pharmacy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a progressive and innovative independent pharmacy group. Working closely with the Pharmacist, dispensary team and front-of-shop colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services while helping to support the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accuracy checking prescriptions, supporting dispensary workflow, assisting with compliance aid and care home services, and helping to ensure prescriptions are processed efficiently through both the branch and our central dispensing hub model. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of NHS and private services, supporting patients and helping to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

At Dears Pharmacy, we are passionate about investing in our colleagues and providing genuine opportunities for career progression. We offer a supportive working environment alongside access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including Tympa Ear Health and Microsuction, phlebotomy, Pharmadoctor PGD services and further professional development pathways.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for patient care. The successful candidate will be able to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a wider pharmacy team.

Candidates should hold a current Accuracy Checking Dispenser or Accuracy Checking Technician qualification and have previous pharmacy experience. Applications are welcomed from both qualified Accuracy Checking Dispensers and GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technicians with an Accuracy Checking qualification.

In return, we offer

• competitive salary
• performance-related bonus scheme
• staff discount
• ongoing professional development
• excellent career progression opportunities within a growing pharmacy group

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person