Stock Controller Pharmacy Stores RDH

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Stock Controller for Pharmacy Stores at the Royal Derby Hospital. The role supports stock control duties to ensure smooth operation for staff and patients, with training provided and a friendly logistics team.

Hours are 8.15am - 4.45pm with a 60-minute lunch. The closing date is 18 October 2026. The post involves daily stock reporting, discrepancy review, and expiry date checks, within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or Maths or equivalent level
• Good basic literacy/numeracy skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy services
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Good basic computer skills
• Ability to use automated / electronic systems
• Previous experience of working within pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Print and complete daily stock report for Pharmacy Stores
• Review ad-hoc stock discrepancies on stock investigation sheet
• Run the low use (KSLOW) report monthly for Stores
• Stock check must-have and critical medicines list daily
• Stock check consumables lines held in Stores
• Complete daily abusable stock checks
• Check expiry dates and rotate stock in Stores

Skills

Prioritise workload

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Education

GCSE English or Maths

Knowledge of pharmacy services

Knowledge of stock control systems

Tools

Stock control software

Automated / electronic systems

Computer skills

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Stock Controller Pharmacy Stores RDH

The closing date is 18 October 2026

The post holder will be based in the Pharmacy Stores at the Royal Derby Hospital and will be responsible for carrying out stock control duties to support the smooth running of the Pharmacy Stores for staff and patients.

The pharmacy logistics team are welcoming and friendly. We are a diverse team and offer the hand of friendship to all new starters.

Training and education will be provided.

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

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are:

• Be responsible for the printing and completion of the stock report for the Pharmacy Stores on a daily basis
• Be responsible for reviewing ad-hoc stock discrepancies that have been recorded on the stock investigation sheet for Stores
• Be responsible for running the low use (KSLOW) report for Stores on a monthly basis
• Be responsible for stock checking the Must Have and critical medicines list stock levels on a daily basis
• Be responsible for stock checking the consumables lines held in Stores.
• Complete the daily abusable stock checks.
• Be responsible for the planned expiry date checking and stock rotation of stock held in Stores

Closing date of applications: 18 October 2026

Interview date: 30 October 2026

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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education & Knowledge

• GCSE grade 3 or equivalent in English or maths or proven equivalent level of experience / knowledge within same or similar role
• Good basic literacy/numeracy skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy services
• Knowledge of stock control systems

Experience

• Good basic computer skills
• Ability to use automated / electronic systems
• Previous experience of working within pharmacy

Skills

• Ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach

  Communication

  • Proven good verbal and written communication, including face-to-face, email and telephone
  • Ability to deal with customer and enquiries
  • Works as part of a Team both within own Team and other departments

  Values

  • Has a flexible approach to work
  • Can demonstrate that they are approachable / team player
  • Has a positive approach and can motivate others
  • Innovative and forward thinking
  • Build a rapport with other

  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 name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust