Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician - Leeds

Pulse Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare seeks an experienced Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join a busy Leeds-based pharmacy team. The role focuses on accurate dispensing and final accuracy checking with clinical autonomy to support patient care within a NHS environment.

The successful candidate will ensure adherence to medicines governance, work closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams, and maintain robust pharmacy records while supporting safe service delivery for a 3–6 month period.

Qualifications

• Current ACT qualification or documented assurance of competency.
• Proven experience in NHS or hospital pharmacy setting.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy procedures, medicines management and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake accredited final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines per local policies.
• Support safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services across clinical areas.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of medicines management and governance.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation and Trust policies.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, technicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.

Skills

ACT qualification

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician

Banding: Band 5

Location: Leeds

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3–6 Months

Hourly Rate: £20

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join a busy pharmacy team based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pharmacy professional to contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services within a supportive healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will work with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring the accurate dispensing and checking of medicines while supporting the wider pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams in providing high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake accredited final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines in accordance with local policies and procedures
• Support the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services across clinical areas
• Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Maintain high standards of medicines management and governance
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, professional standards, and Trust policies
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation

Qualifications and Experience

• Current and recognised Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or documented assurance of competency
• Proven experience working within an NHS or hospital pharmacy setting
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage workload effectively
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy procedures, medicines management, and patient safety principles
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to delivering high standards of pharmaceutical care