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From the employer's careers site First seen 10 Nov 2026

Pharmacy ACDA Colleague

Salary

£15.35 per hour

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Description

We are seeking a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA) to join our team in our Burgh Heath store.

As a Pharmacy ACDA, you will play a crucial role in our in-store pharmacies, ensuring the accuracy of dispensed medicines and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

  • Check the accuracy of dispensed medicines, verifying patient details, medication type, dosage, labelling, and packaging
  • Report any medication errors or incidents promptly and correctly
  • Conduct final accuracy checks of listed items that have been clinically checked by a Pharmacist
  • Conduct regular audits of the dispensary and stock levels
  • Supervise pharmacy assistants to ensure they follow appropriate procedures for dispensing medications
  • Maintain proper documentation and records of all tasks undertaken
  • Guide and train pharmacy staff, sharing knowledge and expertise
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and practices
  • Support the Pharmacist with the delivery and effective record-keeping of patient services
  • Drive awareness of all the extra services we offer in Pharmacy

Requirements:

  • At least 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry (hospital & community)
  • NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications completed by a GPhC accredited route
  • Pass an enhanced safeguarding check

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £15.35 per hour
  • 15% colleague discount on shopping at Asda
  • Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services
  • Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and more
  • Company pension
  • Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
  • Excellent parental leave policies
  • Colleague recognition programme
  • Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities

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Skills

Required

  • NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services
  • Dispensing Assistant qualifications
  • GPhC accredited route
  • Enhanced safeguarding check

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://asda.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AsdaJobs/job/Burgh-Heath/Pharmacy-ACDA-Colleague_R-111037

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