Goods-In & Distribution Team Leader

Job overview

The Goods Inwards Team Leader supports the effective day-to-day operation of the Procurement and Supply Chain Goods Inwards and Distribution service within the Trust. The post holder is responsible for coordinating workload activities, supervising operational processes and supporting team members to ensure the accurate receipt, processing and distribution of goods in line with departmental procedures and service standards.

Working within a fast-paced hospital environment, the post holder will ensure deliveries are receipted accurately, discrepancies are managed appropriately and urgent clinical supply requirements are prioritised to support patient care. The role also includes maintaining high standards of health and safety, stock traceability, quality assurance and operational efficiency across the Goods Inwards function.

Acting as a deputy to the Goods Inwards and Distribution Supervisor when required, the post holder will contribute to staff training, service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of efficient supply chain processes across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To support the day-to-day operation of the Goods Inwards and Distribution service, ensuring the accurate receipt, processing and distribution of goods across the Trust.

The post holder will coordinate workload activities, support and supervise team members, maintain compliance with operational and health and safety procedures, and assist with urgent supply requests to support patient care and service delivery.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd August 2026. 

Interview dates will be communicated to successful applicants. 

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 café, 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

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English (or Equivalent)

Desirable criteria

ECDL (European Computer Driving License) – or equivalent

CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) Level 2 or higher

Experience

Essential criteria

General work experience dealing with people in a fast-paced environment

Experience of working in and alongside multi-disciplinary teams

Experience of customer service in related or similar environments

Experience working within a logistics, warehouse, stores or supply chain environment

Desirable criteria

Previous NHS or healthcare logistics experience

Experience supporting induction and training of staff

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of manual handling and workplace health and safety requirements

Understanding of stock accuracy, product traceability and delivery discrepancy processes

Desirable criteria

Awareness of continuous improvement or Lean working practices

Skills

Essential criteria

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to respond appropriately to urgent operational or clinical supply issues

Ability to use Microsoft Office and inventory related IT systems

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

Able to undertake moderate to frequent manual handling activities safely and in accordance with Trust procedures

Able to work flexibly in response to operational service requirements

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Steven Murtagh

Job title

Distribution Supervisor

Email address

View email address on careers.cuh.nhs.uk