Pharmacy Accuracy & Customer Care Colleague (Part-Time)

Asda Stores Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Company pension

Wellbeing services 24/7

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Recognition programme

Service discounts across Asda services

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in Carlisle is seeking a part-time Pharmacy ACDA Colleague to support the dispensary team. You will check dispensed medicines, assist the Pharmacist, maintain records, and help with stock and audits in a busy community pharmacy environment.

The role requires an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or Dispensing Assistant qualifications via a GPhC-accredited route, plus at least 6 months experience in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Enhanced safeguarding check is required.
• At least 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry (hospital & community).
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications completed via a GPhC-accredited route.

Responsibilities

• Check the accuracy of dispensed medicines and verify patient details, dosage, labelling and packaging.
• Report medication errors or incidents promptly and correctly.
• Final accuracy check of listed items that have been clinically checked by a Pharmacist.
• Conduct regular audits of the dispensary and stock levels.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants to ensure they follow appropriate procedures for dispensing medications.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of all tasks undertaken.
• Guide and train pharmacy staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and practices.
• Support the Pharmacist with the delivery and effective record-keeping of patient services (e.g., blood pressure checks, stop smoking schemes).
• Driving awareness of all the extra services we offer in Pharmacy (e.g., Blood Pressure, New Medicine Service, Asda Online Doctor).
• You will also develop an understanding of our Standard Operating Procedures and work to them as our customers will expect nothing less.

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications (GPhC accredited route)

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd in Carlisle is seeking a part-time Pharmacy ACDA Colleague to support the dispensary team. You will check dispensed medicines, assist the Pharmacist, maintain records, and help with stock and audits in a busy community pharmacy environment.

The role requires an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or Dispensing Assistant qualifications via a GPhC-accredited route, plus at least 6 months experience in pharmacy.