Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in Derby, where you’ll be part of a compassionate, supportive team focused on oncology pharmacy services. This 20-month fixed-term role involves dispensing medicines, participating in aseptic services, and implementing efficient procedures. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Willingness to undertake GPhC level 2 qualification.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing of cytotoxic drugs and supportive medicines.
• Participating in cleaning schedules of clean rooms and equipment.
• Undertaking required assessment, validations and broth tests.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of relevant policies

Knowledge of stock control systems

Education

GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English or equivalent

GPhC approved level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services

NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our hard working and friendly cancer Pharmacy Team. The post-holders will support the Pharmacy Cancer Team with the provision of chemotherapy and supplementary medicines to patients.

We are currently seeking a reliable and conscientious individual to fill our role of Senior Pharmacy Assistant, this is a 20 month fixed term contract and post holder will be required to work cross site between Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queens Hospital, Burton (QHB).

Your duties will be rotational between both the chemotherapy dispensary and aseptic services.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake Level 2 GPHC recognised qualification applicable to the job role. Full training and development will be given in order to fulfil specialist duties.

These posts will include working evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

*CROSS SITE WORKING, 20 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT*

Main duties of the job

Dispensing of cytotoxic drugs and supportive medicines including clinical trail medication.

Provision of aseptically dispensed items including assembly of ingredients and consumables, sanitation of equipment and materials and the processing of products.

Participate in the cleaning schedule of clean rooms and support areas and equipment following defined standard operating procedures.

Undertake required assessment, validations and broth test as per departmental policy.

Closing date of applications: 19 June 2025

Interview date: 03 July 2025

About us

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.

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 4th busiest 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.

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

20 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3671

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description Job responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential

• GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English or proven equivalent level of experience and knowledge within the same or similar role
• GPhC approved level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Required to undertake a Level 2 GPhC recognised qualification applicable to the job role
• NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Experience & Knowledge Essential

• To be able to demonstrate good face to face customer service skills
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and to demonstrate the importance of these
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge of stock control systems

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience of working within an NHS setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy services
• Good understanding of manufacturing practice

Skills and Ability Essential

• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work according to procedures
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good IT skills
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload
• To demonstrate problem solving skills

Desirable

• The ability to use automated/electronic systems
• To demonstrate the ability to assess quality and acceptability of products at all stages of the aseptic process
• Ability to use calculations when completing/self-checking worksheets.

Communications and interpersonal skills Essential

• To be able to demonstrate approachability and team work

Desirable

• Demonstrates effective working relations with other areas/departments.

Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential

• GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English or proven equivalent level of experience and knowledge within the same or similar role
• GPhC approved level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Required to undertake a Level 2 GPhC recognised qualification applicable to the job role
• NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Experience & Knowledge Essential

• To be able to demonstrate good face to face customer service skills
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and to demonstrate the importance of these
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge of stock control systems

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience of working within an NHS setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy services
• Good understanding of manufacturing practice

Skills and Ability Essential

• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work according to procedures
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good IT skills
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload
• To demonstrate problem solving skills

Desirable

• The ability to use automated/electronic systems
• To demonstrate the ability to assess quality and acceptability of products at all stages of the aseptic process
• Ability to use calculations when completing/self-checking worksheets.

Communications and interpersonal skills Essential

• To be able to demonstrate approachability and team work

Desirable

• Demonstrates effective working relations with other areas/departments.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)