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This role supports Alcura, a Cencora business providing pharmaceutical and patient support services across Europe.
We are recruiting for a qualified Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) to join our Homecare Pharmacy team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a structured, highly supportive environment where your focus will be on accuracy, safety and operational efficiency, rather than direct patient-facing activity.
You will play a key role in delivering an organised and accurate dispensing service, supporting patient care and ensuring prescriptions are checked in line with regulatory standards.
This role offers a strong work-life balance, with no weekend or bank holiday working.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm.
Location: Northampton, NN4 7PU
Perform all duties of an Accuracy Checking Technician in line with GPhC standards under the direction of the Responsible Pharmacist
Complete final accuracy checking of dispensed prescriptions to ensure patient safety
Support the coordination and organisation of workflow within the dispensary and prescription processing teams
Take responsibility for low and mid-tech prescription processes and associated queries
Investigate and resolve pharmacy-related queries, communicating professionally with patients, customers and colleagues
Support the training and development of pharmacy team members where required
Assist with the implementation of corrective and preventative actions to maintain safety standards
Contribute to continuous improvement of processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery
Support the Pharmacy Management Team with investigations relating to complaints and incidents (CAPA)
Provide drug and technical information to colleagues and healthcare professionals where appropriate
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and legal requirements
Ensure the security of personnel, premises and stock at all times
Maintain GPhC registration and complete ongoing CPD and relevant training
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification
Strong attention to detail with a proven record of accuracy
Good organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills
Good IT and systems literacy
Customer-focused approach
Desirable:
What We Offer
Annual bonus scheme
GPhC registration/renewal fees paid by the company
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days
No weekend working
No bank holiday working
Monday to Friday working pattern (9:30am to 6:00pm)
Full training provided and ongoing development opportunities
Non-patient facing role, offering a structured working environment
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
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