Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Taunton is seeking an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician to join their new Outpatient Pharmacy service. This role involves supervising daily operations, accuracy checking prescriptions, and supporting the pharmacy staff. Ideal candidates will have an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and be registered with the GPhC. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Accredited Checking Technician qualification required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead effectively is needed.
• Prior experience in a pharmacy setting is needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day workflow in the outpatient pharmacy.
• Complete final accuracy checks on prescriptions.
• Dispense and check blister pack prescriptions for discharged patients.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor workload.
• Manage staff dispensers and trainees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership

Education

Accredited Checking Technician qualification

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Job description

Overview

We are excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Outpatient Pharmacy at Musgrove Park Hospital and are looking for a qualified Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused pharmacy services.

In this role, you will lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of the dispensary, ensuring a smooth workflow and full compliance with GPhC standards. You will be responsible for accuracy checking prescriptions, including outpatient and blister pack medications, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and legal compliance. You will manage and support the pharmacy team, including dispensers and trainees, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. Working closely with pharmacists, you will review standard operating procedures, monitor key performance indicators, and implement risk management strategies. You will also oversee stock control, ordering, and distribution to ensure medicines are available when patients need them.

Joining us means becoming part of an innovative service designed to improve patient experience and efficiency. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing outpatient pharmacy service.

Main duties

• Dispensary Operations: Supervise and manage day-to-day workflow in the outpatient pharmacy.
• Accuracy Checking: Complete final accuracy checks on prescriptions, ensuring legal and safety compliance.
• Dispensing for discharged patients: Dispense and check blister pack prescriptions for discharged patients.
• Record keeping: Maintain accurate records and monitor workload to ensure safe levels.
• Staff supervision: Line manage pharmacy dispensers and trainees, including rotas, appraisals, and wellbeing.
• Deputising: Act as deputy for the Outpatient Pharmacist during absences.
• Training: Support training and induction of new staff.
• Quality & Compliance: Adhere to GPhC standards and maintain ACPT accreditation; review SOPs with the Outpatient Pharmacist; monitor near misses and incidents and provide training as needed.
• Stock & Distribution: Manage stock rotation, ordering, and controlled drug records; liaise with procurement to resolve shortages and minimise wastage; ensure shop floor stock complies with legal requirements; participate in risk assessments and maintain a clean, safe environment.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance professional and personal life. We offer:

• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away – and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) to join our new Outpatient Pharmacy service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a modern, patient-focused pharmacy team delivering high-quality care.

Essential requirements

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Accredited Checking Technician qualification.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead a team effectively.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy setting.

Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year. The salary advertised is based on working 37.5 hours/week.