About this role
Job summary
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education & Knowledge Essential
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 Essential
Good customer service skills Good basic computer skills Ability to use automated / electronic systems
Desirable
Previous experience of working within pharmacy
Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise workload Demonstrates a problem solving approach
Communication Essential
Proven good verbal and written communication, including face-to-face, email and telephone Ability to deal with customer and enquiries Good customer service skills Works as part of a Team both within own Team and other departments
Values Essential
Has a flexible approach to work Can demonstrate that they are approachable / team player Has a positive approach and can motivate others
Desirable
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 details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)