Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician - Seaton Superstore

Tesco Retail; Seaton; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Tesco Retail in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing, accuracy checking and customer service within a busy pharmacy team.

The role requires GPhC registration, an NVQ in Pharmacy Technician or equivalent, and ongoing CPD to maintain professional standards. The position offers guaranteed hours and flexible schedule options, with pay starting from £15.70 per hour and higher rates for stores within the M25.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Proof of completion of a recognised training course for an Accuracy Checking Technician/Pharmacy Technician.
• Proof of completing annual Continuing Professional Development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately completing the checking process, following a clinical check by a pharmacist.
• Identify customers needing help and offer information on ailments, symptoms and products.
• Explain product benefits to customers and only sell appropriate items.
• Advise customers on the range of Pharmacy services available.
• Support and deliver Pharmacy Services and the Dispensing Process per SOPs.
• Check dispensed prescriptions for accuracy and legal validity.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Accuracy Checking

GPhC Registered

Education

NVQ in Pharmacy Technician

GPhC Registration

Training Course Completion

Annual CPD Completion

Job description

Availability Window

Days From time To time Mon 11:00:00 20:00:00 Tue 10:00:00 21:00:00 Fri 09:00:00 18:00:00 Sat 09:00:00 18:00:00

Our Pharmacy Technician rate of pay starts from £15.70 an hour; this increases for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.

We offer a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but we also have opportunities for 12‑hour schedules if that suits you.

Responsibilities

• Accurately completing the checking process, following a clinical check by a pharmacist. When the skill mix within the pharmacy is not appropriate for the Accuracy Checking role to be in place, you will carry out the dispensing process.
• Proactively identifying customers that need help and offering appropriate information on common ailments, symptoms and products.
• Taking time to understand customers’ needs, explaining the benefits of the products in a way they understand and only selling products that are right for the customer.
• Advise customers on the range of Pharmacy services available.
• Support and deliver Pharmacy Services and the Dispensing Process according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Effectively checking dispensed prescriptions for accuracy according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Confidently check the legal validity and accuracy of dispensed prescriptions.
• Effectively respond to clinical and legal queries from Healthcare practitioners within area of competence.
• Effectively respond to customer queries in relation to prescription medicines, informing the Pharmacist of any complaints.
• Ensure all dispensary routines and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Ensure dispensary and consulting rooms are clean, tidy and free of clutter.
• Ensure all prescription administration is accurate and completed on time, demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
• Bringing promotional activities and company initiatives within the team to life.
• Actively strive to meet departmental targets set by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Carrying out all procedures accurately to protect profit and ensure we trade safely and legally.
• Supporting the Pharmacy Manager and Duty Pharmacy Manager with the supervision and development of other pharmacy team members through coaching and feedback.
• Be supportive of, and willing to help, colleagues and management at all times.
• Keep up to date with legal and professional developments in pharmacy.
• Registering with the General Pharmaceutical Council as an Accuracy Checking Technician, completing a GPhC recognised training course, following successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program, NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• Upholding the GPhC standards and public trust in pharmacy so patients have confidence that you are fully qualified and meet all professional, fitness to practise and ethical standards, and being responsible for undertaking Continuing Professional Development and maintaining annual registration with GPhC each year.

Qualifications & Training

• A pharmacy technician/accuracy checking technician NVQ (or similar) qualification.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Proof of completion of a recognised training course for an Accuracy Checking Technician/Pharmacy Technician.
• Proof of completing annual Continuing Professional Development requirements.

Legal and Accessibility

We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please click here.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles.

When successful, the offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before the agreed start date.