Pharmacy dispenser

Position: Pharmacy Dispenser

Salary: £26K PA

Location: On site - Winnersh, Reading

Reporting to: UK Pharmacy Director

Montu is a leading cannabis company with operations in Europe and Asia-Pacific. They facilitate access to cannabis through locally integrated ecosystems that streamline the patient experience from end-to-end and set new standards in Cannabis Care. Their mission: improve the lives of millions of people through cannabis therapies. Medical cannabis has already been legalised in more than 50 countries across the world over recent years, unlocking a huge potential for medical, wellness, and ultimately recreational markets. As one of the fastest growing businesses in the industry, Montu is now actively looking to expand the team to take the company to the next level.

Role description

Working as a Pharmacy dispenser supporting the supply of CMBP in a specialist Private pharmacy. This is a niche role in a growing area. The successful candidate will be working alongside specialist Clinical Pharmacists to make CMBP more accessible for all patients.

Responsibilities will include but not be restricted to :

• Receiving and validating prescriptions ready for a clinical check.
• Processing patient information appropriately.
• Supporting the Responsible Pharmacist & Technicians in the daily operations of the Pharmacist.
• Being the first point of contact for any queries to the Pharmacy.
• Maintaining relevant records for the supply of CMBP.
• Maintaining stock and security of any CMBP on site.
• Maintaining communication of prescription to the Department of Health to meet Regulatory Requirements.
• Supporting governance in the Pharmacy to ensure the pharmacy is operating as safely as possible.

Skills, Experience, and Qualification:

• A UK qualified Pharmacy dispenser
• Ideally Undertaken CPD-accredited medical cannabis educational programme. Through this will be provided for the successful candidate
• Self-motivated individual with high levels of attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
• Experience in working in the pharmacy dispensary either primary and/or secondary environment
• Has attention to detail patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations
• Excellence in communication skills with staff, patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Professional, ethical and committed to providing excellent customer care
• Excellent computer literacy with good working knowledge of office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: £26,000 pa pro rata

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free food and refreshments
• Free onsite parking
• Casual dress