Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,272 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Burton On Trent, DE13 0RB |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7974430/320-CDCS-BUR-4077 |
Summary
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 at Queens Hospital Burton On Trent.
The pharmacy logistics team are welcoming and friendly. We are a diverse team and offer the hand of friendship to all new starters.
A pharmacy NVQ Level 2 qualification would be advantageous to the post, however not essential as training and education can be provided.
Hours of work: 8.15am - 4.15pm
• Participate in the topping up service to wards & departments at the Queens Hospital Burton On Trent
• Participate in the adhoc supply of stock items to wards & departments.
• Participate in the supply & distribution of pharmaceuticals to wards & departments
• Participate in the receipt of all goods delivered to Pharmacy stores. This will involve checking goods received against delivery documents, recording batch numbers & 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, these 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
Closing date of applications: 12th May 2026
Date of interview: 4th June 2026
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 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 Tuesday 12 May 2026