About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing dispensary team within the QE Facilities Outpatient Pharmacy at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. We are looking for an accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) to play a key role in delivering a safe, efficient, and patient-focused service. You will support the supply of a wide range of prescriptions, including specialist medicines such as oral chemotherapy and high-cost therapies, and undertake final accuracy checking to ensure the safe supply of medicines to patients.
This role is ideal for a motivated Pharmacy Technician with ACT accreditation and a strong commitment to accuracy checking skills, driven by being part of a dynamic, patient-centred service in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
As part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the dispensary, working closely with Pharmacists, Technicians, and the wider dispensary support team. You will also play an important role in maintaining high professional standards, supporting service performance, and contributing to the continued development of the Outpatient dispensary services.
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
QEF is a separate legal entity that operates along commercial lines, with separate governance arrangements and the ability to recruit its own staff on its own Terms & Conditions to provide greater flexibility. QEF has been established on the solid foundations of the NHS and is able to provide a flexible, proactive range of high quality services, delivered on the lines of a commercial organisation.
We do not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Job description Job responsibilities
Dispense a wide range of outpatient prescriptions, including specialist medicines such as oral chemotherapy and high-cost therapies. Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed prescriptions in line with ACPT accreditation and standard operating procedures. Ensure the safe and legal supply of medicines in accordance with GPhC requirements and pharmacy SOPs. Support the efficient day-to-day running of the outpatient dispensary, prioritising workload to meet service demands. Maintain accurate patient medication records and ensure correct allocation of stock to patients and cost centres. Liaise with Pharmacists, Prescribers, and external teams to resolve prescription queries and support patient care. Provide advice to patients on the safe and effective use of medicines, referring to the pharmacist where appropriate. Support the dispensing and supply of medicines for the Homecare service where required. Contribute to the achievement of Pharmacy KPIs through accurate, timely dispensing and effective workload management. Participate in stock control activities including ordering, receipt, expiry checking, and discrepancy reporting. Support incident reporting, investigation, and learning in line with safer care and governance procedures. Work collaboratively within the pharmacy team to maintain a high-quality, patient-focused service. Maintain professional competence, including ongoing CPD and ACPT revalidation requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Service Skills and Pharmaceutical Science Level 3 NVQ (QCF) Qualification for Pharmacy Technicians Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
Experience Essential
Pharmacy Technician experience in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Pharmacy Experience in performing accuracy checks
Desirable
Experience supervising or training others
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of the Laws, Guidelines and Standards relating to the supply of medicines from a GPhC registered Pharmacy Demonstrate excellent communication skills Demonstrate excellent Customer skills Demonstrate an appropriate level of IT skills Demonstrate appropriate level of organisational skills Ability to explain clearly and listen to members of the public and other healthcare professionals Ability to perform final accuracy checks independently and safely
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 QE Facilities
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)