Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Logistics and Distribution

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university hospital in Cambridge is seeking a Specialist Pharmacy Technician to manage logistical operations within the pharmacy. The role involves assisting in automated stock management, supporting Pharmacy Assistants, and ensuring good distribution practices. Ideal candidates should be registered Pharmacy Technicians with relevant experience. The Trust promotes an inclusive culture and offers various benefits including flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking for eligible staff

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Minimum NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy or related practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Technician in managing the automated stock system.
• Support Senior Pharmacy Technician in managing Pharmacy Assistants.
• Coordinate training for Stores and Distribution Team.

Skills

Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication

Exceptional organisation and investigative skills with attention to detail

Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Pharmacy computer systems

Education

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council

Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Logistics and Distribution

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Are you looking to work in a friendly fast paced environment?

We are looking for a keen registered Pharmacy Technician who will be able to work independently and as part of a team to support within the Central Pharmacy Stores with leading automations and supporting day to day operations of Central Pharmacy.

The keen individual will be expected to line manage Pharmacy Assistants and support with day to day running of the department working closely along side the Principal Pharmacy Technician to maintain KPIs and maintain and promote GDP at all times.

Maintaining inventory and space will be a large part of automation, supporting stock holding and workflow of medicines being distributed to wards and outside units in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

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 support the Senior Pharmacy Technician - CPSD Team Leaders with leading and line managing a team of Pharmacy Assistants in all areas and assist with referrals of complex service delivery problems.

You will be responsible for coordinating training provided to the Stores and 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 and 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.

About us

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your 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

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

The advert will close at midnight on 5th January 2026

Interviews are due to be held 14th/15th January 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, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI / Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Membership of Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)
• Train the Trainer

Experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent relevant area of practiceExperience of pharmacy computer systems for ordering, stock control and managing pharmaceuticals
• Working in a customer‑focused environment
• Experience of line management and team management
• Experience of undertaking audits
• Working with electronic prescribing and administration systems
• Experience of working in Pharmacy Distribution and Logistics related area
• Experience of automated stock control management
• Experience of leading on key projects
• Experience of team leadership
• Experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Pharmacy stock control procedures
• Knowledge of automated systems (robot)
• Audit techniques and management of the audit process
• Knowledge of MHRA governance processes
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards
• Knowledge of unlicensed medicines
• Knowledge of MHRA inspections
• Collate and review audit criteria
• Knowledge of digital audit processes

Skills

• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication
• Exceptional organisation and investigative skills with attention to detail
• Communication with key groups or service users / internal and external stakeholders
• Computer literate with detailed functional knowledge of Word, Excel and Pharmacy computer systems

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Demonstrate that they can: -Build a rapport with learners / team -Adapt verbal / written communication and feedback to a learners / team individual needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust