Checking Technician @ Lincolnshire Co-op

Job summary

As a Checking Technician, youll play a vital role in making sure our patients receive their medicines safely and accurately. Using your pharmacy knowledge and professional judgement, youll carry out final accuracy checks on dispensed prescriptions, making sure the medication, labelling, dosage and patient information are correct before they reach the patient.

Its a role where your attention to detail really matters. Youll review prescriptions, identify and resolve anomalies, check medicines against pharmacy and regulatory requirements, and work closely with colleagues and prescribers to make sure any concerns are addressed safely and efficiently.

Alongside checking prescriptions, youll support the wider pharmacy team by maintaining high standards of quality and safety, helping with stock management and providing guidance on the safe and effective use of prescribed medicines. Youll also play an important part in maintaining patient confidentiality and creating a professional, organised pharmacy environment.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Services Support Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of prescription medications, including completing final accuracy checks, verifying prescriptions and identifying any discrepancies. The role involves supporting patient care by providing guidance on the safe and effective use of medicines, liaising with prescribers where required and maintaining strict patient confidentiality. Responsibilities also include managing stock levels, conducting stock rotation and date checking, maintaining quality control within the dispensary, and ensuring compliance with GPhC standards and pharmacy regulations. The role will also support colleagues through advice and guidance, assist with customer queries and transactions, and contribute to the efficient running of the pharmacy, including carrying out health checks and diagnostic tests where required.

About us

From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. Were proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, were a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here.

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough final accuracy checks of dispensed prescriptions to ensure correct labelling, medication type, dosage and patient information.
• Verifying that all dispensed items comply with regulatory standards and pharmacy requirements, flagging and correcting any discrepancies.
• Providing support and guidance for new and existing colleagues as needed to create a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Reviewing prescriptions to identify and resolve anomalies, incomplete information or potential issues with medication interactions.
• Communicating with prescribers when necessary to clarify details, ensuring safe dispensing practices.
• Correctly identifying customers and patients to ensure they receive the appropriate medications, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Providing guidance on the safe and effective use of prescribed medications, discussing dosage, administration and possible side effects, when appropriate.
• Monitoring stock levels, reordering medications and supplies as needed and assisting with inventory management to ensure adequate stock remains available for prescriptions.
• Conducting regular stock rotation, date checking and quality control to maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Establishing and maintaining quality control measures within the dispensary to ensure consistency in the handling, dispensing and storing of medications.
• Ensuring compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards at all times.
• Upholding strict confidentiality of patient information and complying with data protection regulations in all aspects of dispensing.
• Assisting with sales transactions, cash handling and providing product information to customers.
• Supporting general store activities, including product displays, stock management alongside maintaining a clean and organised work environment.
• Conducting diagnostic tests or health check assessments (such as blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose tests, etc.) when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be considered for this role, it is essential that you already hold a GPhC-recognised Accuracy Checking Technician qualification and are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Co-op

Address

Lincolnshire Co-op

18 High Street

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN5 8BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lincolnshire.coop/ (Opens in a new tab)