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Unlicensed Aseptics stock Control Supervisor

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Derby, England
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 pro rata / pa
Profession
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 May 2026

Job overview

We have a exciting opportunity for a stock controller supervisor in the unlicensed aseptic pharmacy services department. This is a newly developed role where you can be at the forefront of managing stocks to ensure we have medications accurately procured and stocked so medications are readily available for our chemotherapy patients.

You will also be expected to minimise and reduce wastage and expenditure.  We are a welcoming and diverse team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists and are looking for an organised and proactive person to join our team. This is a permanent role.

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.

This post will include participation in working a weekend and bank holiday rota

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include:

  • Daily stock checks and investigation of stock discrepancies
  • Daily and weekly ordering of drugs
  • Chasing of outstanding orders
  • Ensuring stock rotation and expiry date checks completed and maintained
  • Record the receipt of drugs
  • Wear appropriate PPE where required as per department policy
  • Undergo training and validations as per department policy
  • Dispensing of oral medication and outsourced products
  • Answering door/telephone calls/teams messages/queries
  • Collecting medications/stock from other areas within pharmacy
  • Attend stock meetings
  • Cleaning storage areas
  • Dispensing chemotherapy medication

Closing date of applications: 03 June 2026

Interview date: 17 June 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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