Pharmacy ACDA Colleague - Hounslow

Asda Stores Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known supermarket chain in Greater London is looking for a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant. You will ensure the accuracy of dispensed medicines, supervise pharmacy assistants, and assist with patient services. The ideal candidate should have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and at least 6 months experience in the pharmacy sector. Flexible shift patterns are available, including weekends.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry.
• Pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Eager to help people and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Check the accuracy of dispensed medicines.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants in dispensing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant

Job description

Overview

As a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA), you will play a crucial role in our in-store pharmacies, which are hugely popular with our customers. They will expect the same warmth and friendliness they get everywhere else in the store, as well as confidence and ease when discussing personal health issues.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for, checking the accuracy of dispensed medicines, verifying patient details, medication type, dosage, labelling, and packaging.
• Reporting any medication errors or incidents promptly and correctly.
• Final accuracy check of listed items that have been clinically checked by a Pharmacist
• Conducting regular audits of the dispensary and stock levels. Supervising pharmacy assistants to ensure they follow appropriate procedures for dispensing medications.
• Maintaining proper documentation and records of all tasks undertaken. Guiding and training pharmacy staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and practices.
• Supporting 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.
• You must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• You must have at least 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry (hospital & community).
• You will have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications completed by a GPhC accredited route (GPhC approved courses and recognised qualifications | General Pharmaceutical Council).

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications completed by a GPhC accredited route (GPhC approved courses and recognised qualifications | General Pharmaceutical Council).
• At least 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry (hospital & community).
• Pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Naturally friendly, highly organised, and eager to get stuck in, with strong attention to detail, good computer skills, and strong communication skills to interact well with customers.
• Problem-solving skills and a passion for helping people, the ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy in a busy pharmacy environment, and a strong understanding of regulatory standards and compliance.

Working patterns

Our stores operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, offering a wide variety of shift patterns. If you\'re looking for flexible working to fit around your lifestyle, then look no further! We\'ll work with you on your shifts, but weekend working is a requirement of the role, and we may need to be flexible with your work pattern.

Benefits

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more.
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.