About this role
Job summary
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 Dispensary at the Royal Derby Hospital, ensuring compliance with necessary regulations at all times.
The post holder will be responsible for providing an accurate, timely and efficient pharmacy dispensing 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: 1 July 2026
Interview date: 14 July 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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 Essential
Excellent organisational skills Ability to work towards deadlines and time management under supervision Works autonomously as the situation requires
Communication Essential
Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically with the Pharmacy team and service users Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player
Experience Essential
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 Proven good basic computer skills
Desirable
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 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)