Pharmacy Technician (Acpt)

Healthxchange Pharmacy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

annual bonus

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

staff discount

staff social events

Health Assured EAP

Birthday Off Perk

Job summary

Healthxchange Pharmacy in Manchester is seeking an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join our dispensing team. You will assist with final accuracy checks, stock control, and efficient handling of aesthetic & pharmaceutical products, under the guidance of the Responsible Pharmacist.

The role requires high-volume dispensary experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy retail/pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• High volume dispensing experience in hospital, hub or retail pharmacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to spot and report dispensing errors promptly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and stock systems.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and accuracy check of orders for delivery.
• Receiving and inspecting deliveries and verifying documentation.
• Stock storage, inventory management and rotation.
• Supporting with training and handling customer/internal queries.

Skills

High volume dispensary checking

Attention to detail

Dispensing accuracy

Dispensing error spotting

Microsoft Office

Deadline-driven

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC Pharmaceutical Services

ACPT Qualification

GPhC registration

Job description

Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician

Reporting to: Pharmacy Manager

Location: Manchester Pharmacy (M22 5LB)

Hours: Full time, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Package: Competitive salary + annual bonus

About Us

Founded in 2000, Healthxchange is the leading supplier of medical aesthetic products and services to professionals across the UK & Ireland. Healthxchange proudly partner with award-winning brands including Obagi Medical, Medik8, Jan Marini, and Jane Iredale to strategically commercialise their products in market. We currently supply over 9,000 clinics with a full range of products (Skincare, Injectables, Energy-based devices) and services (software & education) to support their 360 business needs. The company offers a dynamic environment for innovation and growth in the medical aesthetic space.

About the Role

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of aesthetic & pharmaceutical products. This position also involves additional responsibilities such as assisting the Responsible Pharmacist in final accuracy checking of all prescription, cosmetic and stock orders, inbound product receipt, supporting with training new and existing staff members with accurate dispensing of orders, conducting daily stock counts, and addressing customer and internal queries.

Responsibilities

Picking, packing and accuracy check

• Accurately pick and pack orders for delivery to various locations.
• Prepare pharmaceutical products for shipment in compliance with regulations.
• Final accuracy check of items included within orders, following pharmacist clinical check of prescriptions.
• Effective checking and spotting of dispensing errors.
• Reporting of dispensing errors and near misses to the Responsible Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Manager.
• Uphold professional General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards for pharmacy professionals.

Receiving and Inspecting Deliveries

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming product shipments.
• Ensure all items match the accompanying documentation.
• Report any discrepancies or damages to the relevant internal stakeholders.

Storage and Inventory Management

• Safely and securely store pharmaceutical products in designated areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using internal stock control systems.
• Monitor expiration dates and ensure proper rotation of stock.
• Process product returns, ensuring adherence to company policies.

Requirements

• High volume Dispensary checking experience in either Hospital, Pharmacy hub or Retail Pharmacy environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of dispensing accuracy.
• Spots dispensing errors well and reports as appropriate.
• IT proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Team player.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (Or BTEC equivalent) Pharmaceutical Services.
• ACPT Qualification.
• To maintain and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• MaintainContinuing Professional Development in accordance with GPhC Professional Standards

Benefits

• Company pension
• annual bonus
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (and increasing with service)
• staff discount
• staff social events
• access to Health Assured EAP
• Birthday Off Perk

Healthxchange is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.