University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Dispensary Stock Supervisor

The closing date is 16 October 2025

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.

Closing date - 16/10/2025Interview date - 30/10/2025

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3890

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job 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.

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Job description

Job 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

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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
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


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician

Hollie Lambe

hollie.lambe@nhs.net

01332785898

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3890

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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