Job title: Accredited Checking Technician / Pharmacy Technician
Job type: Contract
Sub-Industry: Pharmacy
Functional Expertise: Allied Health
Sub-Functional Expertise: Pharmacy Technician
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate from: GBP £16.00
Pay rate to: GBP £20.00
Location: Wickford, UK
Job published: 11-03-2026
Job ID: 90529

Job Description

Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) / Pharmacy Technician

Location: Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 6-month maternity cover

We are currently seeking an experienced Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) / Pharmacy Technician to support a pharmacy in Essex on a maternity cover basis.

Key Details

  • Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

  • Hours: 12:00 – 18:00
    (There may be flexibility to consider 2 full days instead of 3 half days)

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Over-the-counter duties

  • Answering telephone calls

  • Carrying out controlled drug balance checks using an eCDR

  • Handling general patient enquiries

  • Supporting the pharmacy team with day-to-day operational tasks

Requirements

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification essential

  • Previous experience in a pharmacy setting

  • Confident, organised, and patient-focused approach

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled ACT looking for a stable, medium-term role with some flexibility around working patterns.

 

If you are interested and available, please get in touch for further details.