Tired of retail pharmacy? Imagine working in a modern, technology-enabled online pharmacy where you can focus on accuracy, quality and patient safety—without standing behind a retail counter, selling OTC products or being interrupted every few minutes.
We will support people willing to relocate from other areas of the UK to become a part of our Winnersh (Reading) based Pharmacy that continues to lead the way for (CBPM) cannabis based product for medicinal use.
No retail counter. No walk-in patients. No OTC. Focus entirely on delivering safe, high-quality pharmacy care.
Modern pharmacy. State of the art renovated premises with onsite Free parking.
That’s what we’re building at Montu.
What will you be doing?
- Carrying out the final accuracy check on dispensed medicines, confirming that the product supplied matches the prescription and accompanying documentation.
- Verifying the right patient, right medicine, right strength, right formulation, right quantity and right directions, ensuring all labelling is accurate and appropriate.
- Checking that medicines have been assembled in accordance with legal requirements, SOPs and company processes.
- Identifying and escalating discrepancies, near misses and potential dispensing errors immediately, supporting a culture of openness and continuous improvement.
- Maintaining clear, accurate and auditable records of all checks completed.
- Exercising professional judgement and recognising when concerns fall outside your scope of practice, referring to the Responsible Pharmacist where appropriate.
- Supporting the safe handling and checking of controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines and high-risk medications, in accordance with relevant legislation and internal procedures.
- Ensuring appropriate expiry date checks, batch number verification (where applicable), and packaging integrity checks are completed before supply.
- Working closely with dispensers, pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team to resolve queries efficiently while maintaining independence during the final checking process.
- Contributing to quality assurance initiatives, investigations and process improvements aimed at reducing dispensing errors and improving patient safety.
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues, helping to embed a culture of accountability, quality and attention to detail.
- Remaining up to date with SOPs, regulatory requirements and best practice guidance to maintain competence and ensure the highest standards of checking.
What do you need?
- An accredited Accuracy Checking Dispenser (ACD) qualification recognised for pharmacy dispensing practice.
- Significant experience working within a pharmacy environment with a proven track record of conducting final accuracy checks.
- A detailed understanding of the dispensing process and the critical control points that prevent medication errors.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy legislation, SOPs, governance requirements and patient safety principles.
- The ability to work independently and make sound decisions while recognising the limits of your competence and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain concentration and accuracy, even when working at pace.
- Confidence to challenge discrepancies and halt the supply process when patient safety could be compromised.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive mindset, taking ownership of issues and following them through to resolution.
- A genuine commitment to patient outcomes — understanding that every prescription represents a person relying on you to get it right.
What we offer:
- Relocation: We will provide financial support for people relocating from elsewhere in the UK to within commutable distance of our Winnersh (Reading) Pharmacy.
- Full-time contract: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, & Saturdays as either overtime or on a shift basis.
- Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three + 8 bank holidays)
- Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Flexibility and Wellness: Work-from-home options, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
- Growth Opportunities: Collaborate across teams and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
About Us
Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.
As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can develop their careers while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. At Montu UK, your work has a direct impact on improving patients’ lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.
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