Pharmacy ACT

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom seeks an experienced ACT to enhance their dispensary team. The role involves ensuring safe medication dispatch while adhering to established protocols. Ideal candidates will have necessary qualifications, leadership experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Extensive ACT experience within a relevant UK Pharmacy setting preferred.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads.

Responsibilities

• Check all information on patient prescriptions for accuracy.
• Promote safety by following SOPs and guidelines.
• Identify and correct errors before product dispatch.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced ACT to join our growing dispensary team to ensure the safe and effective running of the dispensary, meeting the organisation’s timeframes for medication dispatch.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow and promote relevant SOPs, guidelines, and company policies to ensure patient safety.
• Efficiently and accurately check all information on patient prescriptions and ensure Ship Theory labelling, invoice, and prescription information all correspond.
• Identify and correct all errors before the product leaves the pharmacy.
• Record all Near Miss errors in the log and relay to dispensers for learning.
• Work collaboratively with other dispensary members to ensure efficient and safe operation of the dispensary.

Qualifications/Registrations

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and ACT accreditation.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred.

Experience

• Extensive ACT experience within a relevant UK Pharmacy setting preferred.
• Experience leading a team is desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with peers.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze potential issues/risks and develop practical resolutions.
• Capability to manage complex workloads and meet expectations.

About Mamedica:

Mamedica is a private clinic with a linked pharmacy, specialising in assisting patients who may not have found satisfactory results for their conditions via their existing medications. We collaborate with consultants in pain, psychiatry, neurology, palliative care, and cancer, providing prescribed medication directly to patients' doors via next-day delivery.

Our medicines are produced and manufactured according to pharmaceutical-grade EU-GMP standards.

Additional Information:

Mamedica may receive a high volume of applications, and it may not be possible to provide individual feedback to all. Shortlisting and interviews may occur while the role is still advertised, so we recommend applying promptly if interested.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check:

This role may require a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order (as amended).