Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. This 20-month fixed-term role will support the cancer Pharmacy Team across two locations, focusing on dispensing treatments and essential medicines. You will receive training on your specialist duties and contribute to providing excellent patient care, adhering to the trust's core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration

Employee assistance programmes

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Level 2 GPHC-recognised qualification relevant to role is essential.
• Training and development opportunities provided.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing cytotoxic drugs and supportive medicines.
• Provision of aseptically dispensed items.
• Cleaning schedules for clean rooms and support areas.

Skills

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Education

Level 2 GPHC-recognised qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and friendly cancer Pharmacy Team. The post-holder will support the team in providing chemotherapy and supplementary medicines to patients.

We are seeking a reliable and conscientious individual for the role of Senior Pharmacy Assistant. This is a 20-month fixed-term contract, requiring the post-holder to work across two sites: Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queens Hospital, Burton (QHB).

Your duties will include rotational work between the chemotherapy dispensary and aseptic services.

Successful candidates will need to undertake a Level 2 GPHC-recognised qualification relevant to the role. Full training and development will be provided to support your specialist duties.

This role involves working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Key responsibilities include:

• Dispensing cytotoxic drugs and supportive medicines, including clinical trial medication.
• Provision of aseptically dispensed items, including assembly of ingredients and consumables, sanitation of equipment, and processing of products.
• Participating in cleaning schedules of clean rooms and support areas following standard operating procedures.
• Undertaking assessments, validations, and broth tests as per departmental policies.

Application deadline: 19 June 2025

Interview date: 03 July 2025

As a trusted organisation committed to community health, we aim to support patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our core values are Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, guiding our work and behaviours.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes