Specialist Pharmacy Technician Logistics & Distribution

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Cambridge is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to manage operations in the Central Pharmacy Stores. The role involves supervising Pharmacy Assistants, ensuring efficient inventory management, and delivering training for compliance with GDP standards. Candidates should have line management experience and familiarity with automated stock systems. This position offers development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

On-site facilities

Subsidised transport and parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in line management and supporting day-to-day running of a Pharmacy department.
• Experience with automation and the automated stock system (Robot) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Technician with daily requirements of the automated stock system.
• Support Senior Pharmacy Technician in managing a team of Pharmacy Assistants.
• Coordinate training for the Stores and Distribution team.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Line management experience

Experience with automation

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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 alongside the Principal Pharmacy Technician to maintain KPI's 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Technician – Purchasing, Supply and Logistics - Pharmacy to manage the daily requirements of the automated stock system (Robot) and the associated processes.
• 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.
• Coordinate training provided to the Stores and Distribution team, to colleagues, rotational staff and Pharmacy Trainees as required.
• Assist with maintaining key performance targets and monitor quality of service provided.
• Ensure GDP training is delivered and recorded for each member of the Stores and Distribution, rotational staff and Pharmacy Trainees as required.
• Act as a key contact to communicate effectively with colleagues, wider pharmacy team and service users for updates on the automated system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in line management and supporting day-to-day running of a Pharmacy department.
• Experience with automation and the automated stock system (Robot) is desirable.

Organisation & Environment

You will be responsible for coordinating training provided to the Stores and Distribution team, to colleagues, rotational staff and Pharmacy Trainees as required, and for maintaining GDP standards.

About CUH

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. 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 welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Additional Information

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. If you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you have completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date - or the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, priority is given to those at risk of redundancy, though interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 14th September 2025. Interviews are due to be held week commencing 22nd September 2025.

Benefits

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site facilities, subsidised transport and parking, and flexible working arrangements where possible. Details are provided in the Applicant Information Pack.

Note: This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.