Dispensary Controlled Drugs Co-ordinator
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Burton on Trent, DE13 0RBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Are you innovative and forward thinking? This may be the position you're looking for. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Senior Pha...
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the daily operational CD dispensing processes within the CD room to ensure the provision of a safe, effectiveand efficient dispensing service ismaintained and ensuring compliance with necessary regulations at all times.
Working in the pharmacy at Queens Hospital, Burton will include-
- Labelling and dispensing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions and discharge medication.
- Meeting and greeting customers/staff/patients at the reception hatch, accepting outpatient prescriptions and taking prescription charges.
- Completing ward top ups and expiry dating.
Closing date of applications: 26 October 2026
Date of interview: 12 November 2026
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.
- 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
- 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.
Qualifications and Training
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a customer facing role, ideally within an NHS setting
- Ability to use automated / electronic systems
- Demonstrates willingness to undertake relevant training pertinent to role
- Knowledge of pharmacy services
Desirable: - Previous experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy Dispensary department; - Knowledge of or have had previous experience of Controlled Drug processes.
Skills and Ability
Essential: - Ability to work towards deadlines and time management under supervision.; - Works autonomously as situation requires.; - Excellent organisational skills
Desirable: - Demonstrates a problem solving approach, i.e. discrepancies in stock levels, incomplete prescription details.
How to apply
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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