Regional Relief Accuracy Checker

11973 – 40 -hour Regional Relief Accuracy Checker (AC) - Permanent contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Regional Accuracy Checker based at our 495-branch located 8 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington, NE63 0XX in region 16 on a permanent contract with the requirement to work across the North East Area.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to travel to various locations across the region on a regular basis. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is therefore essential for this role.

The proposed shift pattern is:

Monday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Thursday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Friday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

As a Qualified Accuracy Checker, you will enhance the pharmaceutical care of the patient by providing essential safety checking functions on dispensed items.

You will need to carry out final checks of listed dispensed medicines and products that are clinically approved by a pharmacist. You'll have a solid understanding of how to interpret patient details, legal requirements and information governance, and work in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs). You'll also have the skills to provide feedback to others and identify opportunities to minimise errors, contributing to a patient safety culture in the workplace.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that our high standards of customer care and services are maintained throughout the branch.

You must be confident in building customer relationships, establishing their needs, providing friendly advice and excellent product knowledge and services. You must also have the drive and enthusiasm to want to coach others in your branch to do the same.

The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

You must have a passion for Pharmacy, in order to drive the business forward and have great people skills, as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

Proof of your completion of the Accuracy Checking Course (ACT Qualification) is essential. You will be required to renew your certificate every two years to demonstrate that you are able to carry out final accuracy checks of dispensed medicines under supervision of a Responsible Pharmacist.

Rewards

Here at Cohens, we are proud to offer each of our team members with great rewards and benefits.

If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

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