Accuracy Checking Technician

Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking motivated individuals for a full-time outpatient pharmacy role. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions and providing technical support. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to develop their skills. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and a collaborative working atmosphere.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension – Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution

Pay Date – 28th of the month

Qualifications

• Motivated and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen to develop themselves and the service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dispensing and technician duties, including dispensing prescriptions.
• Provide technical support to dispensary services.

Job description

Overview

This is a really exciting time to join our newly established outpatient pharmacy service Newcastle Pharmacy Services. We provide an outpatient dispensing service to the patients of The Newcastle upon Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast paced, energetic and friendly environment who are keen to develop themselves and the service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the full range of Dispensing and Technician duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
• Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.

Working Hours & Location

Full time 37.5 hours per week working Monday - Friday shifts between 08:30 - 18:00.

Trustwide. Base at Royal Victoria Infirmary but expected to cover shifts at both sites when required.

Benefits

• Annual Leave – 27 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension – Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Pay Date – 28th of the month.

Important Dates

Interview Date Tuesday 09 December 2025.

Start Date

Our new outpatient pharmacy – Newcastle Pharmacy Services – will operate from 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust.