Total 3 job vacancies by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CUH is looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join the Procurement Team to support as Distribution Assistants.

The Distribution Team are responsible for the correct and accurate delivery of orders to the corresponding location point. You will assist the distribution Team Leader and Procurement Goods-In Supervisor in providing an efficient delivery/collection service to all Clinical and Administrative areas of the hospital.

We are particularly interested in those candidates that have a B1 option on the driving licence as the role will involve some use of Luton vans and the use of electric motorised tugs, other powered and non-powered moving equipment. You will be required to take part in duties that require moderate to heavy manual handling activities that will include the pushing and pulling of heavy trolleys and cages throughout the working day.

This role is generally Monday - Friday, covering an 8:00 - 18:00 service however, we run a 24/7 service and you may be required to change times to suit the service needs and demands. You will be required to work around a Rota covering a range of three shift patterns.

Those interested only interested in a Bank position will also be considered.

This is a very important role within the Trust and you will be providing a key service to the Trust, so that the rest of the staff can continue to provide the patient care.

Please see below some of the key duties and responsibilities:
• Correct and accurate delivery of orders to the corresponding location point.
• Keeping the zones and the PGI area cleared and organised is essential. Health and Safety is also essential and must be followed at all times.
• Learning to drive an Electric Vehicle called a tug, this is to enable the delivery of goods in cages and the linen for the Trust. Linen needs to be done every day first thing in the morning by all team members then on a rota system for the afternoons, weekends and all Bank Holidays.
• This is very much a manual handling post with the daily moving of cages and larger, heavy items onto a flatbed for delivery. This is a very important role within the Trust and you will be providing a key service to the Trust, so that the rest of the staff can continue to provide the patient care.

Shift Pattern falls into the following:

Pattern 1 – 07:00 to 15:00 – Sunday to Thursday
Pattern 2 – 07:00 to 15:00 – Tuesday to Saturday

If you prefer to work weekends as standard with 2 weekdays off (Monday / Tuesday off or Thursday / Friday), this is available.

Bank Holidays are classified as normal working days.

All shift patterns are subject to change, with adequate notice offered.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close on at midnight on 13 May 2024.

Please note, you may be invited to a remote interview prior to the closing date of the advert.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024

An exciting position has arisen within Central Pharmacy Stores, supporting Purchasing, Supply and Logistics. You will work within a friendly team that is motivated to implement and contribute to automation and innovation to further develop and provide safe medication distribution to our patients.

You will provide and co ordinate robust Education and Training to our team and achieving key performance indicators for the Central Pharmacy.

You will be a key communicator providing excellent customer service to our service users.
• You will assist the Principal Technician – Purchasing, Supply and Logistics- Pharmacy to manage the daily requirements of the automated stock system (Robot) and the associated processes
• You will line manage the Advanced Level Specialist Pharmacy Assistant Logistics & Distribution in all areas and assist with referrals of complex service delivery problems
• You will be responsible for coordinating training provided to the Stores & Distribution team, to colleagues, rotational staff and pharmacy trainees as required
• You will assist Principal Technician – Purchasing, Supply and Logistics- Pharmacy by actively working towards maintaining key performance targets and monitor quality of service provided
• You will assist Principal Technician – Purchasing, Supply and Logistics- Pharmacy in ensuring Good Distribution practice (GDP) training is delivered and recorded for each member of the Stores & Distribution, rotational staff and pharmacy trainees as required
• You will be a key contact to communicate effectively with colleagues, wider pharmacy team and service users for updates on the automated system

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th March 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 19th April 2024

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Mar 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you ready to take the next step in Pharmacy leadership? We are looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician who is highly capable, motivated and ambitious to contribute to the safe and effective purchase of medicines and the management of the Pharmacy Stores Team.

You will be part of a dedicated team, committed to improving patient care through effective medicines procurement and supply. You must have extensive experience of hospital Pharmacy within the Stores and Procurement setting or previous experience of managing a dynamic team.

Your leadership skills and expertise will help to shape the future of the purchasing and supply function of the store to include automation and service improvement. To help us achieve this, you must be able to demonstrate core leadership and organisational skills as well as the ability to inspire and motivate others in the team.

We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development opportunity! Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is key.
• Responsible for ensuring delivery of the operations and logistics of the purchasing, invoicing, stores and distribution services of the pharmacy department.
• Lead, develop and maintain a working environment which encourages team work, mutual support and excellence in service delivery and reduces risks to a minimum.
• Responsible for driving operational efficiencies within the pharmacy purchasing, invoicing, stores and distribution services.
• Ensure the correct information is input with regard medicine contracts onto the pharmacy computer systems to ensure the Trust is purchasing the correct contract line from the correct supplier at the correct contract price.
• Assist in ensuring the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service and all the staff who work in those areas comply with the terms of the Wholesaler dealers’ license granted by the MHRA / Good Distribution Practice.
• Ensures all standard operating procedures reflect current practice, are maintained and updated as appropriate in line with governance requirements, and are implemented.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

The position of Principal Technician- Purchasing Supply and Logistics will deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist - Medicines and be responsible for and have the relevant experience in the following;
• The Operations and Logistics of purchasing, distribution, stores and invoicing.
• Experience in developing and supporting teams.
• Service improvement within purchasing, distribution, stores and invoicing.
• Strong understanding of MHRA regulations, WDA license requirements, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.
• Substantial experience in pharmacy procurement and supply chain management within a healthcare setting including contracts and frameworks.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

The advert will close at midnight on 31 March 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 19 April 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024