Accuracy Checking Technician

United Parcel Service of America, Inc; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician to ensure quality in homecare prescriptions. The role involves compliance with GPhC standards and supporting pharmacy operations. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in pharmaceutical logistics.

Benefits

28 days’ holiday (rising to 33)

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

UPS Perks at Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Skills.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate final checking on homecare prescriptions.
• Assist Responsible Pharmacists with technical dispensing tasks.
• Ensure compliance with GPhC standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Influencing Skills

Self-Motivated

Patient-Focused Approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Skills

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

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Job Description:

Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics company and innovative provider of temperature-sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.

Role: Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician

Location: Polar Speed Distribution Ltd, 7 Chartmoor Road, Site 1 Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 specializes in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers, medical care surgeries, and end patients through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the world's most well-known pharmaceutical brands.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate final checking on homecare prescriptions within the in-house pharmacy.
• Assist Responsible Pharmacists with technical dispensing tasks.
• Ensure all activities comply with GPhC standards, SOPs, and legal requirements.
• Participate in performance audits and support the training of the pharmacy team.
• Maintain quality management, health and safety, COSHH, and environmental policies.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Skills (essential)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Additional Information:

• Work hours are 08:00 to 18:00, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.
• Benefits include 28 days’ holiday (rising to 33), pension scheme, private healthcare, UPS Perks at Work, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Polar Speed will conduct criminal record checks for successful applicants.

Skills Required:

• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail.
• Influencing skills to ensure high standards.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and motivate others.
• Self-motivated with a patient-focused approach.

Employee Type: Permanent

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