Level 3 Pharmacy Dispenser Technician

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is seeking a pharmacy technician for their Sunderland office. The role involves handling and dispensing prescriptions for controlled drugs, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and a passion for pharmacy work. The company offers competitive salary, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills required.
• Proactive and eager to learn about medicinal cannabis products.

Responsibilities

• Manage Controlled Drugs registers and legal controls.
• Final accuracy check on prescriptions before dispatch.
• Organise workload and dispensary layout for efficiency.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Accuracy Checking Technician

Job description

At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry—we're leading it.

As part of the world’s largest cannabis company, Curaleaf Holding, Inc., we are powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain. Our unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada, and Australasia combines pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst rapid growth, our focus on quality and expertise aims to deliver safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International's subsidiary network includes Curaleaf Clinic, Curaleaf Pharmacy, and Curaleaf Laboratories within the UK; Terra Verde cultivation facility in Portugal; Medalchemy research and development site in Spain; Four20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; Northern Green Canada, the EU-GMP producer; and the Polish wholesaler Can4Med.

Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence.

Our Mission: To be the world’s leading cannabis company, consistently delivering superior products and services, and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead & Inspire
• Commit to Win
• Driven to deliver Excellence
• Customer Obsession
• One Curaleaf

Curaleaf Pharmacy: The UK’s first distance selling pharmacy specialising in medical cannabis, regulated by the GPhC. The pharmacy fulfils medical cannabis prescriptions, supporting safe and affordable access to medical cannabis.

Position:

About the Role: Working from our main office in Sunderland, this high-volume pharmacy role involves labelling, handling, and dispensing prescriptions for controlled drugs, ensuring all regulations and SOPs are followed. This role is not customer-facing but requires a passion for pharmacy work.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing Controlled Drugs registers and legal controls
• Building professional relationships internally and externally
• Stock control
• Maintaining dispensary standards
• Managing patient expectations via email and phone with the Customer Service and Admin teams
• Organising workload and dispensary layout for efficiency
• Completing pharmacy paperwork
• Final accuracy check on prescriptions before dispatch
• Assisting dispensers with queries, training, and guidance

Requirements:

About You: To succeed, you need strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills to navigate our software. You should be proactive, eager to learn, and possess the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
• Maintaining GPhC registration and professional development
• Willingness to learn about medicinal cannabis products
• Great attention to detail
• Calm under pressure and deadlines
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation for autonomous work
• Teamwork appreciation

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in a fast-paced pharmacy
• DBS certificate (company-provided if not in place)

What we offer: We value training and development, providing comprehensive training and opportunities for growth. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Life insurance

If this role interests you, apply soon as it may close early due to high interest.