technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Pharmacy Technician - ACT
Hours: 8 hours Shift
Rate: From £12.00 per hour - Depending on experience
Main purpose of the role
The ACT Pharmacy Technician will work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and will carry out day to day activities connected with the preparation and supply of medicines and will provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as on general health and lifestyle matters.
Primary responsibilities
To undertake accuracy check of dispensed medicines
To select, label and dispense correct items in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients
To dispense controlled drugs in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure legal compliance
To ensure at the point of sale, the safe and correct supply of dispensed items to patients
To identify problems in administration of medicines such as medicine interactions and other physical factors that may affect patient compliance
To create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality
To assist with stock control and inventory procedures to maximise availability and minimise waste
To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines
§ To assist with the preparation of monitored dosage and cassette box systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes
§ To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pharmacy issues for the purposes of continuing professional development
§ To support pharmacy colleagues and mentor others through the timely completion of training courses
§ To work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
§ To support the Pharmacist in developing, promoting and delivery both NHS and private services
§ Any other duties as requested
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: From £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Must have Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KP/03
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for technician roles across Allcures's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,960 / yr bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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