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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-3478
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£23,615 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/02/2025 23:59
Interview date
25/02/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Band 2

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.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

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.

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  - 4.45pm with 60 minutes for lunch

Main duties of the job

  • Participate in the topping up service to wards & departments at the Royal Derby Hospital & the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.
  • 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: 11 February 2025

Date of interview: 25 February 2025

 

 

Working for our organisation

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, including both professional and leadership development 
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. 
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes 

Key Facts about our Trust: 

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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. 

Detailed job description and main 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.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

 

Person specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Grade 3 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.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of working in a customer facing role
  • Proven good literacy/numeracy/ IT skills
  • Knowledge of pharmacy services & stock control systems
Desirable criteria
  • Proven experience of working in a customer facing role.

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Prioritises workload and Works as part of a team
  • Communications and interpersonal skills
  • Good customer service skills

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others
  • Able to demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player
  • Able to build a rapport with people

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Sales
Job title
Chief Pharmacy Technician Distribution
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 789016
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