Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT)
The closing date is 19 February 2026
Job summary
Role Overview
As an Accuracy Checking Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and accurate supply of medicines for patients receiving treatment across the Trusts inpatient wards and mental health services. Although employed by Fairview, your day-to-day work will focus on delivering a high-quality dispensary service to the Mental Health Trust, supporting clinical teams and contributing directly to patient care. You will be responsible for performing final accuracy checks on dispensed items, supporting efficient workflow, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Perform final accuracy checks on dispensed medications in line with ACT accreditation and SOPs.
- Ensure all medicines match prescriptions, are labelled correctly, and meet safety and quality standards.
- Support the preparation and timely supply of medication orders for inpatient units and Trust clinics.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists and dispensary staff to resolve discrepancies and maintain smooth workflow.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management to ensure continuity of supply.
- Uphold all health and safety standards, including the safe handling and storage of medicines.
About us
About Fairview Health
Fairview Health is a rapidly expanding organisation dedicated to providing safe, efficient access to medicines across NHS Trusts, Unscheduled Care, and Primary Care settings. We operate a growing network of pharmacies and WDA-licensed premises across London, Gloucester, the West Midlands, and the North of England, supporting both Community and Mental Health Trusts.We are now strengthening our team at our on-site pharmacy based at Bowmere Hospital in Chester, where Fairview operates the dispensary responsible for supplying medicines exclusively for Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust inpatient units and outpatient clinics.This role is an excellent opportunity for an Accuracy Checking Technician who is keen to work in a hospital environment, particularly within a Mental Health Trust, while being fully employed and supported by Fairview Health.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,000 to £34,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0370-26-0001
Job locations
Fairview Health Pharmacy
Bowmere Hospital, Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
Employer details
Employer name
Fairview Health Ltd
Address
Fairview Health Pharmacy
Bowmere Hospital, Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
Employer's website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Sabir Visram