University Hospital Southampton NHS FT • Southampton SO14 6YD
About this role
UHS Pharmacy LTD is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician(ACPT) .
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
To accurately check outpatient prescriptions, to counsel on the safe and effective use of medicines, to ensure adherence to the standard labelling requirements and SOPs, to ensure accurate stock levels are maintained, to champion safe dispensing practices and to provide advice to customers when required.
UPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, providing pharmacy services for hospital staff, outpatients, and visitors. Conveniently located in the main foyer of the hospital, the pharmacy offers a wide range of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products.
We are committed to being an employer of choice where everyone matters.
The pharmacy operates
- Monday – Friday:09:00 – 18:00
- Saturday:09:00 – 13:00
- Sunday10:00 until 16:00
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than in London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.
1. To work with the whole of UPL to provide the core service of the pharmacy, which is dispensing outpatient prescriptions. You will need to maintain a high standard of service in accordance with legislation and recognised good practice.
2. To adhere to the provided Standard Operating Procedures and to enforce them if they are not adhered to by any member of staff.
3. To undertake day-to-day technical duties, including checking outpatient prescriptions for accuracy and ensuring that relevant standards are followed. To provide advice to patients and health care professionals.
4. To help maintain the stock of the company in accordance with legislation and good practice, including rotation of stock and security.
5. To ensure that the dispensary is kept clean and tidy, and is running smoothly.
6. To undertake CPD and, if appropriate, to facilitate the CPD of other staff employed by the pharmacy.
7. To supervise the dispensary and shop staff.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Jul 2026