Stores Stock Supervisor

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Stores Stock Supervisor to oversee the pharmacy stores stock at Queens Hospital. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate stock levels and provide timely services to staff and patients.

The role requires effective communication with pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals, plus strong organisational skills to handle stock discrepancies and peak periods.

Qualifications

• Must possess (or be working towards) a GPhC-recognised Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services.
• Experience in NHS or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to use automated/electronic systems for stock control.
• Knowledge of stock control processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock of medications in the stores at Queens Hospital, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide accurate, timely and efficient pharmacy stores service for staff and patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

GPhC Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Tools

Stock control systems

Automated/electronic systems

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Stores Stock Supervisor

The closing date is 09 November 2026

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as our Dispensary Stock Control Supervisor.

This position would suit someone with a keen eye for detail, an interest in Stock Control processes and someone who is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including other healthcare professionals, pharmacy teams and members of the public. You will be a good team player, enthusiastic and proactive with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the the stock of medications in the stores at Queens Hospital, ensuring compliance with necessary regulations at all times.

The post holder will be responsible for providing an accurate, timely and efficient pharmacy stores service for staff and patients.

Please note that in order to be shortlisted you must possess (or be working towards) a Level 2 pharmacy qualification that is recognised by the GPhC. Candidates who do not hold a suitable qualification will not be shortlisted.

Closing date of applications: 9 November 2026

Interview date: 19th & 20th November 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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 currently working towards the qualification

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work towards deadlines and time management under supervision
• Works autonomously as the situation requires

Communication

• Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically with the Pharmacy team and service users
• Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player

Experience

• Proven experience of working in a customer facing role, ideally within an NHS setting
• Ability to use automated / electronic systems
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Prioritises workload
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach, i.e. discrepancies in stock levels

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

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