Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician - Stalybridge Superstore

Role Overview

This position involves completing the pharmacy accuracy checking process following a pharmacist's clinical review. When required, you may also undertake dispensing duties. You will actively engage with customers to provide helpful information on symptoms, ailments, and products, ensuring you meet their needs with the most suitable advice and sales. Promoting pharmacy services and assisting with dispensing procedures are integral tasks as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate checking of dispensed prescriptions following established procedures.
• Dispense medicines if the skill mix within the pharmacy does not support an accuracy checking role.
• Engage customers proactively, offering clear explanations and advice about products and services.
• Advise customers about the variety of pharmacy services available.
• Respond confidently to clinical and legal queries from healthcare professionals within your competence.
• Address customer inquiries related to prescriptions and relay complaints to pharmacists when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in dispensary and consulting rooms.
• Complete prescription administration accurately and on time, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Support promotional and company initiatives within the pharmacy team.
• Aim to meet departmental targets as set by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Adhere strictly to procedures to protect profits and ensure legal and safe trading.
• Assist pharmacy management with supervising and developing team members through coaching and feedback.
• Stay current with legal and professional pharmacy developments.
• Register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as an Accuracy Checking Technician and maintain annual registration and continuing professional development.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification as a pharmacy technician or accuracy checking technician (NVQ or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician or Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Completion of a recognized training course for Accuracy Checking or Pharmacy Technician.
• Evidence of meeting annual Continuing Professional Development obligations.

Working Hours and Availability

The role requires availability Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Contracted hours will be scheduled within these times with at least three weeks’ notice. Flexible working arrangements close to these hours are welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting hourly pay at £15.70; higher rates apply for stores inside the M25 with additional location-based payments.
• A guaranteed minimum of 16 hours weekly, with the option to work as few as 12 hours per week.
• Annual payment of your GPhC registration fee.
• Participation in an annual bonus scheme.
• Discounts on Tesco store purchases up to £2,000 annually.
• Exclusive pharmacy training programs in partnership with leading UK health charities (Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation).
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus one personal day.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Structured pharmacy leadership training developed by industry specialists.
• Access to wellbeing resources including mental, physical, and lifestyle support services.
• Competitive parental leave benefits.
• Colleague discounts on everyday purchases, dining, and utilities.
• Support for UK health and social care visa applications if needed.

About the Employer

The company’s vision focuses on becoming the preferred shopping destination by serving customers, communities, and the planet responsibly and sustainably. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key organizational values, fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. Flexibility in work arrangements is supported to accommodate different life stages and needs. The company is accredited as a Disability Confident Leader and offers accessible recruitment processes.

Additional Information

• The position is open to applicants aged 18 or over, with specific working-hour restrictions applying for younger candidates.
• Offers are conditional upon providing banking details before the start date.
• High volumes of applications may result in earlier closing of the recruitment process, and interview feedback is provided only to those interviewed.