Pharmacy ACDA - Part-Time Dispensing Assistant

Asda; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Asda is recruiting a Pharmacy ACDA Colleague in Wolstanton for part-time 20 hours per week. You will be responsible for checking dispensing accuracy, verifying patient details, and supporting Pharmacists in patient services.

The role requires safeguarding checks, regulatory compliance, and good communication with customers. Weekday day shifts with weekend work expected; benefits include staff discounts and pension.

Qualifications

• Enhanced safeguarding check required.
• Minimum 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry.
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant via GPhC route.

Responsibilities

• Check the accuracy of dispensed medicines and verify patient details, dosage, labelling and packaging.
• Report medication errors or incidents promptly and correctly.
• Conduct final accuracy checks after pharmacist review and supervise dispensing staff.
• Maintain documentation and records of tasks and audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the Pharmacist with patient services and promote extra in-store pharmacy services.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant (GPhC route)

6 months continuous pharmacy experience

Job description

Asda is recruiting a Pharmacy ACDA Colleague in Wolstanton for part-time 20 hours per week. You will be responsible for checking dispensing accuracy, verifying patient details, and supporting Pharmacists in patient services.

The role requires safeguarding checks, regulatory compliance, and good communication with customers. Weekday day shifts with weekend work expected; benefits include staff discounts and pension.