Tired of retail pharmacy? Imagine working in a modern, technology-enabled online pharmacy where you can focus on accuracy, quality and patient safety—without standing behind a retail counter, selling OTC products or being interrupted every few minutes. Modern pharmacy with state-of-the-art premises and onsite parking. You will be a central part of our Winnersh site as the person the team relies on to ensure every medicine that leaves our pharmacy is right. As an Accuracy Checking Dispenser (ACD), you will be responsible for carrying out the final accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions before they are supplied to patients, acting as an independent safeguard within the dispensing process and ensuring medicines are assembled exactly as prescribed and in line with legal, operational and patient safety standards. You will exercise professional judgement, identify risks, and stop the process if something does not look right. What will you be doing? Final accuracy check on dispensed medicines; verify right patient, medicine, strength, formulation, quantity and directions; ensure labelling is accurate; ensure compliance with legal requirements and SOPs; identify discrepancies and near misses; maintain auditable records; escalate concerns; handle controlled drugs and high-risk medications per legislation; ensure expiry date checks, batch verification and packaging integrity; collaborate with the pharmacy team; contribute to quality assurance and process improvements; mentor colleagues; stay up to date with SOPs and guidance. What you need? Accredited ACD qualification; significant pharmacy experience with final accuracy checks; strong knowledge of dispensing processes, legislation and patient safety; ability to work independently and make sound decisions; exceptional attention to detail; ability to challenge discrepancies; excellent communication; proactive mindset; commitment to patient outcomes. What we offer: Full-time contract (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri plus Saturday overtime or shifts); generous leave (25 days, rising to 27 then 30 + 8 bank holidays); pension matching; private healthcare; flexibility and wellness (work-from-home options, cycle-to-work); growth opportunities; enhanced maternity/paternity leave. About Montu UK: digital health company specialising in CBPM; collaborative environment with opportunities to grow.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Carrying out the final accuracy check on dispensed medicines, confirming that the product supplied matches the prescription and accompanying documentation.
- Verifying the right patient, right medicine, right strength, right formulation, right quantity and right directions, ensuring all labelling is accurate and appropriate.
- Checking that medicines have been assembled in accordance with legal requirements, SOPs and company processes.
- Identifying and escalating discrepancies, near misses and potential dispensing errors immediately, supporting a culture of openness and continuous improvement.
- Maintaining clear, accurate and auditable records of all checks completed.
- Exercising professional judgement and recognising when concerns fall outside your scope of practice, referring to the Responsible Pharmacist where appropriate.
- Supporting the safe handling and checking of controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines and high-risk medications, in accordance with relevant legislation and internal procedures.
- Ensuring appropriate expiry date checks, batch number verification (where applicable), and packaging integrity checks are completed before supply.
- Working closely with dispensers, pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team to resolve queries efficiently while maintaining independence during the final checking process.
- Contributing to quality assurance initiatives, investigations and process improvements aimed at reducing dispensing errors and improving patient safety.
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues, helping to embed a culture of accountability, quality and attention to detail.
- Remaining up to date with SOPs, regulatory requirements and best practice guidance to maintain competence and ensure the highest standards of checking.
Requirements
- An accredited Accuracy Checking Dispenser (ACD) qualification recognised for pharmacy dispensing practice.
- Significant experience working within a pharmacy environment with a proven track record of conducting final accuracy checks.
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