Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you motivated and well organised? Then we need you! This role within Stores and Distribution includes visiting wards and departments as part of the ward top-up service; receipting, preparing and dispatching of goods and recycling of medicines. It involves heavy lifting and working collaboratively as part of a team. It requires significant moving and manual handling, so good dexterity and manual handling skills are essential. Full manual handling training will be provided.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* The Successful candidate will reside within the Distribution Team assisting with the general duties associated with the Central Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Service, including ward top-ups, recycling, picking, packing and dispatch of goods to the Wards and departments.
* Computer data input on the Pharmacy Stock Control System.
* Assist with the general duties associated with the Central Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Service.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
* Experience with heavy lifting and the use of appropriate equipment.
* Good dexterity and manual handling skills.
* Will be supported to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 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.
Eligibility & Sponsorship
* As per Home Office guidelines, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
* Full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa unless they have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment; or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
* Interviews cannot be guaranteed and will be held in February.
Vacancy Closure
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th January 2026. The advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces, located in the Deakin Centre, a purpose‑created colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Additional Notes
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
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.
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