Senior Assistant Technical Officer
£25.76k - £27.48k per annumTemporary
Job summary
Are you interested in a career in Pharmacy? Are you innovative and forward thinking? This may be the position you're looking for. We are looking for someone to become a member of our Senior Pharmacy Assistant Team, where you will provide support in delivering a high quality service to all Pharmacy customers. This position would suit someone with a keen eye for detail and who is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including other healthcare professionals and members of the public. You will be a good team player, enthusiastic and proactive with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application. Main duties of the job
Working in the pharmacy at Queens Hospital, Burton -
Interview date: 19 October 2026
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application. 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:
Date posted
01 October 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 3 Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata pa Contract
Fixed term Duration
10 months Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working Reference number
320-CDCS-BUR-4390 Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom 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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK 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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Essential
Essential
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
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Chief Pharmacy Technician
Leanne Heafield
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com Details
Date posted
01 October 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 3 Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata pa Contract
Fixed term Duration
10 months Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working Reference number
320-CDCS-BUR-4390 Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) 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.
Are you interested in a career in Pharmacy? Are you innovative and forward thinking? This may be the position you're looking for. We are looking for someone to become a member of our Senior Pharmacy Assistant Team, where you will provide support in delivering a high quality service to all Pharmacy customers. This position would suit someone with a keen eye for detail and who is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including other healthcare professionals and members of the public. You will be a good team player, enthusiastic and proactive with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application. Main duties of the job
Working in the pharmacy at Queens Hospital, Burton -
- 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.
- You will be required to complete a GPhC-approved Level 2 Pharmacy course.
Interview date: 19 October 2026
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application. 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
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4 th 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.
Date posted
01 October 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 3 Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata pa Contract
Fixed term Duration
10 months Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working Reference number
320-CDCS-BUR-4390 Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom 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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK 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. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 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 sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Person Specification
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 willingness to work towards
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a customer facing role, ideally within an NHS setting
- Ability to use automated / electronic systems
- Knowledge of pharmacy services
- Demonstrates willingness to undertake relevant training pertinent to role
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy dispensary department
Essential
- Prioritises workload
- Demonstrates a problem solving approach, i.e. discrepancies in stock levels, incomplete prescription details
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 willingness to work towards
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a customer facing role, ideally within an NHS setting
- Ability to use automated / electronic systems
- Knowledge of pharmacy services
- Demonstrates willingness to undertake relevant training pertinent to role
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy dispensary department
Essential
- Prioritises workload
- Demonstrates a problem solving approach, i.e. discrepancies in stock levels, incomplete prescription details
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
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Chief Pharmacy Technician
Leanne Heafield
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com Details
Date posted
01 October 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 3 Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata pa Contract
Fixed term Duration
10 months Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working Reference number
320-CDCS-BUR-4390 Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) 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.
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