Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician

Banding: Band 5

Location: Leeds

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3–6 Months

Hourly Rate: £20

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join a busy pharmacy team based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pharmacy professional to contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services within a supportive healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will work with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring the accurate dispensing and checking of medicines while supporting the wider pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams in providing high-quality patient care.

• Undertake accredited final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines in accordance with local policies and procedures
• Support the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services across clinical areas
• Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Maintain high standards of medicines management and governance
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, professional standards, and Trust policies
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation

• Current and recognised Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or documented assurance of competency
• Proven experience working within an NHS or hospital pharmacy setting
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage workload effectively
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy procedures, medicines management, and patient safety principles
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to delivering high standards of pharmaceutical care