Job summary
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 license 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
Please see below some of the key duties & 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
You will be required to work around a Rota covering a range of 3 shift patterns. The shift patterns are as follows:
- Shift 1- 08:00 to 16:00 - Monday to Friday
- Shift 2- 10:00 to 18:00 - Monday to Friday
- Shift 3 - 07:00 to 11:00 - Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays Please note this is on a rotation basis and all team members are required to support with working around all shift patterns. This may mean you will work 12 consecutive days before having a rest day depending on departmental needs.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 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 description
Job responsibilities
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.
This vacancy will close on 12-October-2023 at Midnight.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
This vacancy will close on 12-October-2023 at Midnight.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent education
- ECDL (European Computer Driving License) - or equivalent
- CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) Level 2 or higher - or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General work experience dealing with people in a demand led environment
- Experience of customer service related or similar environments
- Experience with use of computers and/or handheld electronic devices (mobiles phones, PDA's or similar)
Desirable
- Experience of Supply Chain stock control or purchasing/supply
- Experience of working within a Stock Control, Purchase, supply / logistics environment
- Experience of Purchase Order/stock control systems
- Experience of working in and alongside multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Be helpful and understanding of customer needs
- Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Manual Handling techniques
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Full UK Manual Driving License
- Must be computer literate
- A well-developed attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible to work on a 24/7 rostered basis
- Able to adapt and assist across the department as operational needs arise
- The ability to understand and behave at alltimes, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent education
- ECDL (European Computer Driving License) - or equivalent
- CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) Level 2 or higher - or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General work experience dealing with people in a demand led environment
- Experience of customer service related or similar environments
- Experience with use of computers and/or handheld electronic devices (mobiles phones, PDA's or similar)
Desirable
- Experience of Supply Chain stock control or purchasing/supply
- Experience of working within a Stock Control, Purchase, supply / logistics environment
- Experience of Purchase Order/stock control systems
- Experience of working in and alongside multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Be helpful and understanding of customer needs
- Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Manual Handling techniques
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Full UK Manual Driving License
- Must be computer literate
- A well-developed attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible to work on a 24/7 rostered basis
- Able to adapt and assist across the department as operational needs arise
- The ability to understand and behave at alltimes, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).