ACPT / ACT Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Guildford Surrey UK

RSCH PHARMACY LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading outpatient pharmacy team as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) at the UK’s fourth largest cancer centre. This role offers a supportive environment focused on patient safety, with a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, and no weekend shifts. Ideal for newly qualified technicians or those seeking a change, this position emphasizes patient-centered services and strong collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced ACPTs.
• Focus on patient care and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Accuracy check dispensed medication against outpatient prescriptions.
• Champion safe medicines optimization practices.
• Deliver pharmacy services including dispensing and patient counseling.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Leadership

Job description

About the job

We are expanding our friendly outpatient pharmacy team and are seeking an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) eager to develop skills in hospital specialties, especially in cancer care at the UK’s fourth largest cancer centre.

This role is suitable for newly qualified ACPTs or experienced technicians seeking a sector change from community or hospital pharmacy practice.

The position is for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekend, late-night, or Bank Holiday shifts. The salary is approximately £33,000, depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an outpatient hospital pharmacy that prioritizes patient safety and experience. You will work in a busy, supportive environment providing patient-centered services while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role is ideal for technicians focused on patient care and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals.

Work Location: outpatient pharmacies at the Royal Surrey Hospital

Hours per week: 40 hours, Monday to Friday; part-time applications are welcome

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail]

Main responsibilities

As an ACPT at PharmCo, you will:

• Use effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues
• Accuracy check dispensed medication against outpatient prescriptions
• Identify and escalate potential safety or medicine optimization issues
• Safely hand out medicines and counsel patients about their use
• Accurately dispense clinically checked prescriptions
• Contribute to staff induction and training
• Participate in audits and project work

You will also:

• Champion safe medicines optimization practices
• Demonstrate professional leadership
• Assist in recruitment and staff retention
• Deliver pharmacy services including dispensing, final checking, patient counseling, advising clinicians, and stock management