Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our hard working and friendly cancer Pharmacy Team. The post-holders will support the Pharmacy Cancer Team with the provision of chemotherapy and supplementary medicines to patients.
We are currently seeking a reliable and conscientious individual to fill our role of Senior Pharmacy Assistant, this is a 14 month fixed term contract and post holder will be required to work cross site between Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queens Hospital, Burton (QHB).
Your duties will be rotational between both the chemotherapy dispensary and aseptic services.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake Level 2 GPHC recognised qualification applicable to the job role. Full training and development will be given in order to fulfil specialist duties.
These posts will include working evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
*CROSS SITE WORKING, 14 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT*
Main duties of the job
Dispensing of cytotoxic drugs and supportive medicines including clinical trail medication.
Provision of aseptically dispensed items including assembly of ingredients and consumables, sanitation of equipment and materials and the processing of products.
Participate in the cleaning schedule of clean rooms and support areas and equipment following defined standard operating procedures.
Undertake required assessment, validations and broth test as per departmental policy.
Closing date of applications: 27th October 2025
Interview date: 10th November 2025
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
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
This position is offered as a secondment. Accordingly, you are required to consult with your manager and obtain approval prior to submitting your application.
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
This position is offered as a secondment. Accordingly, you are required to consult with your manager and obtain approval prior to submitting your application.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
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 willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Required to undertake a Level 2 GPhC recognised qualification applicable to the job role
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate good face to face customer service skills
- To be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and to demonstrate the importance of these
- To be able to demonstrate knowledge of stock control systems
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of working within an NHS setting
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy services
- Good understanding of manufacturing practice
Skills and Ability
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work according to procedures
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good IT skills
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload
- To demonstrate problem solving skills
Desirable
- The ability to use automated/electronic systems
- To demonstrate the ability to assess quality and acceptability of products at all stages of the aseptic process
- Ability to use calculations when completing/self-checking worksheets.
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate approachability and team work
Desirable
- Demonstrates effective working relations with other areas/departments.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
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 willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Required to undertake a Level 2 GPhC recognised qualification applicable to the job role
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate good face to face customer service skills
- To be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and to demonstrate the importance of these
- To be able to demonstrate knowledge of stock control systems
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of working within an NHS setting
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy services
- Good understanding of manufacturing practice
Skills and Ability
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work according to procedures
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good IT skills
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload
- To demonstrate problem solving skills
Desirable
- The ability to use automated/electronic systems
- To demonstrate the ability to assess quality and acceptability of products at all stages of the aseptic process
- Ability to use calculations when completing/self-checking worksheets.
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate approachability and team work
Desirable
- Demonstrates effective working relations with other areas/departments.
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.
