Accredited Checking Technician, Armadale
Pharmacy Name: M&D Green
Contact Name: Michelle Campbell
Contact Email: hr@md-green.com
Health Board: NHS Lothian
Closing Date: 24th May 2026
Are you enthusiastic and passionate about putting patient care at the heart of everything you do and want to be part of a team that provides first rate pharmaceutical care to the community? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a full time Accredited Checking Technician to join our team at our Armadale Pharmacy.
You will be a key part of the pharmacy team, providing a range of services to our patients, offering advice and managing, assembling and supplying medications.
You will be flexible in your approach, be able to communicate effectively with our patients and other healthcare professionals and hold a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited qualification.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Following a clinical check by the Pharmacist, complete the final accuracy check on dispensed medications before they are supplied to the patient
Preparing and dispensing prescription medication
Complete patient sales and transactions for over-the-counter medications
Administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy
Organise, and assess patient information
Maintain electronic records
Offer advice on free NHS services that patients are eligible to receive
Process requests for free NHS services
Receive prescription orders
Consult directly with other healthcare providers and patients
You will have:
Basic computer skills
An active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience working in a pharmacy (desirable)
Experience in preparing medication for Care Homes (desirable)
Vacancy Location:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The role involves completing final accuracy checks on dispensed medicines, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, supporting NHS services, and providing advice to patients.
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The role is based at M&D Green’s Armadale pharmacy, 7 North Street, Armadale.
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Yes, this is a full-time role.
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Applicants must hold an active General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited qualification.
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Experience working in a pharmacy is desirable, and experience preparing medication for Care Homes is also desirable.
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The closing date is 24th May 2026.
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