Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) – Self-Employed
Location: Norton Fitzwarren Pharmacy, Taunton
Hours: 1 day per week (9:00am – 6:00pm, including 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Contract Type: Self-Employed
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
Norton Fitzwarren Pharmacy is seeking a qualified and experienced Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) to support our growing pharmacy services, with an initial focus on checking Multi-Compartment Compliance Aids (MDS/Blister Packs).
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACT looking for flexible, self-employed work within a friendly and progressive independent pharmacy. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe and accurate supply of medicines to patients while supporting the pharmacy team as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform final accuracy checks on Multi-Compartment Compliance Aids (MDS/Blister Packs) in accordance with SOPs and professional standards.
- Ensure all prescriptions, supporting documentation, and assembled packs are accurate before supply.
- Identify and escalate dispensing errors, discrepancies, or clinical concerns to the Responsible Pharmacist.
- Maintain accurate records of checking activities.
- Support the pharmacy team in maintaining efficient workflow and patient safety standards.
- Assist with process improvements relating to MDS preparation and checking.
- Ensure all work complies with GPhC standards, NHS requirements, and pharmacy SOPs.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT).
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Previous experience checking MDS/Blister Packs.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional indemnity insurance appropriate for self-employed practice.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working within a community pharmacy setting.
- Familiarity with Titan PMR or similar pharmacy systems.
- Experience supporting care home or monitored dosage system services.
Future Opportunities
This position initially offers one day per week (9am–6pm); however, we anticipate growth in our wider pharmacy operations. As prescription volumes increase, there is significant potential for additional regular sessions and increased hours for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who would like to build a long-term working relationship with the pharmacy and grow alongside the business.
What We Offer
- Flexible self-employed arrangement.
- Friendly and supportive independent pharmacy environment.
- Opportunity to help shape and develop a growing pharmacy service.
- Potential for increased hours as the pharmacy expands.
- Consistent working day and predictable workload.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your ACT experience and availability.
Job Types: Part-time, Self-employed
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
