Pharmacy ACT – SW London – Cannabis prescribing service – Pharma

  • Job reference: 34684
  • Location: Surrey
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacy Technicians
  • Published: April 28, 2026
Job reference: 34684
Consultant: Alex Roberts

Are you an ACT Pharmacy Technician looking for a rewarding locum role within a specialist medical cannabis prescribing service? We have an exciting opportunity with consistent weekday work and strong ongoing potential.

Job Title: Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT)
Location: Surrey / South West London 
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule: Mondays & Fridays (plus Bank Holiday Tuesday cover)
Start Date: ASAP (Ideally next Tuesday or this Friday)
End Date: End of May (ongoing potential)
Rate of Pay: £18 – £21 per hour (Umbrella)
Contact: Alex Roberts – aroberts@hg-ahp.com – 0203 475 4858 – 07572302937


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join a specialist medical cannabis prescribing pharmacy service and focus on final accuracy checking in a controlled, non-patient-facing environment. In this role, you will:

  • carry out final accuracy checks of prescriptions (medical cannabis products)
  • check prepared baskets presented for final sign-off – no dispensing or assembly required
  • work within a structured specialist clinical service
  • collaborate with a small team of ACTs and pharmacists
  • ensure accuracy, compliance, and patient safety standards are met

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • ACT qualification (essential)
  • previous accuracy checking experience
  • strong attention to detail and compliance-focused working style
  • ability to work independently in a high-responsibility checking role
  • reliability for fixed weekly working days

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role requires availability on Mondays and Fridays, with Bank Holiday Tuesday cover where required. Working hours are 10:30am – 7:30pm (1-hour break) with limited flexibility. The contract runs through May, with strong potential to extend into June depending on service need.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?

Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience.


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