Accuracy Checking Technician

Polar Speed Distribution Ltd; Grove; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics is seeking an Accuracy Checking Technician. In this role, you will provide accurate final checks on homecare prescriptions and assist pharmacists, working 37.5 hours a week. The ideal candidate needs an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services and will enjoy benefits such as a company pension scheme, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement. Salary ranges between £32,000 and £37,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

Private Healthcare

28 days holiday, increasing with tenure

Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role.
• Self‑audit and accept responsibility for actions.

Responsibilities

• Comply with GPhC standards for registration as an Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Carry out final checking of dispensed items.
• Supervise the dispensing and supply of medical products.
• Ensure activities meet Quality Management Systems and Health and Safety requirements.
• Drive the Clinical Governance standards within the Pharmacy services.
• Assist in performance audits and training of the Pharmacy team.

Skills

Self-motivated to deliver continuous improvements

Meticulous and thorough with excellent attention to detail

Demonstrate influencing skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job Overview

As an Accuracy Checking Technician working within the in‑house pharmacy you will be responsible for providing accurate final checking on homecare prescriptions, providing technical dispensing assistance to the responsible pharmacists. Working 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 9.30am to 6pm, you must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours as and when required to meet our service requirements which may be of an urgent medical nature. NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits including 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) building to 33 days (including bank holidays) in the sixth full holiday year and a company pension scheme with 5% company contribution, Private Healthcare, UPS Perks at Work scheme, and an Employee Assist Programme. For successful Accuracy Checking applicants, Polar Speed will process basic disclosure criminal record checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all required GPhC standards for registration as an Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Carry out final checking of dispensed items in accordance with approved protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise and participate in the dispensing and supply of medical products in accordance with the requirements of the Medicine Act, Medicines, Ethics and Practice guide, Good Distribution Practice.
• Ensure all activities meet and integrate with Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety requirements, COSSH regulations and environmental policies.
• Actively drive the Clinical Governance standards within the Pharmacy services.
• Assist in all regular performance audits.
• Actively participate in the training and development of the Pharmacy team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Self‑motivated to deliver continuous improvements, whilst demonstrating a clear patient focus.
• Demonstrate self‑audit and accept responsibility for actions.
• Specialist Knowledge: NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Meticulous and thorough with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate influencing skills to ensure highest standards.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst motivating others to achieve success.

Location & Working Hours

ACCURACY CHECKING TECHNICIAN (Pharmacy) BASED: POLAR SPEED UPS, 7 CHARTMOOR ROAD, SITE 1 LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4WG

HOURS: 37.5 – MONDAY – FRIDAY – 9.30am – 6pm

PAY: £32,000 P/A – £37,000 P/A – Dependant on experience

Company Profile

Polar Speed has a reputation for quality, compliance, operational and customer‑facing technology and monitoring solutions in the growing temperature‑sensitive pharmaceutical logistics market in the UK. The company specialises in active temperature‑controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers and medical care surgeries as well as to end patients which it serves through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the best known pharmaceutical brands in the world.