Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the East Midlands is looking for a Pharmacy Store Assistant responsible for day-to-day operations, supply distribution to wards, and goods management. The role offers training and a diverse team environment. Ideal for those interested in healthcare and logistics, with operational hours from 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM. Competitive staff benefits include development opportunities and gym discounts.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Pharmacy NVQ Level 2 qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• Training and education can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Participate in topping up service towards departments.
• Supply and distribution of pharmaceuticals to wards.
• Check and record goods received in pharmacy stores.
• Conduct stock checks and manage waste disposal.

Education

Pharmacy NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be responsible for the general day to day operational functions of the Pharmacy Store, including a high quality and efficient pharmacy distribution and goods-in service. The pharmacy logistics team are welcoming and friendly. We are a diverse team and offer the hand of friendship to all new starters.

Qualifications

A pharmacy NVQ Level 2 qualification would be advantageous to the post, however not essential as training and education can be provided.

Hours

Hours of work: 8.15am - 4.45pm with 60 minutes for lunch

Responsibilities

• Participate in the topping up service towards departments at the Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
• Participate in the ad-hoc supply of stock items to wards and departments
• Participate in the supply and distribution of pharmaceuticals to wards and departments
• Participate in the receipt of all goods delivered to Pharmacy stores, involving checking goods received against delivery documents, recording batch numbers and expiry dates, and recording details on the pharmacy stock control system
• Ensuring products are stored in the correct areas
• Perform waste management & disposal of return medicines, which may include hazardous items
• Participate in stock checks
• Participate in customer focussed service, which will include dealing with Trust staff at the hatch or receipt area

Additional information

Closing date of applications: 22 September 2025

Interview date: 6 October 2025

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

Benefits

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025