Facilities Assistant

The role of the Facilities Assistant is to support the Histopathology department in the delivery of a critical clinical service within the Trust.

To support the Histopathology department in the day to day operation of the service which includes stores / inventory management, portering and the working environment.

Responsible for maintaining a professional approach to their work and responding in a timely manner to all facility issues.

To provide support with workplace inspections and monitoring of the working environment in conjunction with the Health and Safety and Facilities Manager.

Working physically demanding role on multiple sites across the hospital.

Working in manual handling of patient samples, reagents, consumables and deliveries, with appropriate support and measures.

Manage Inventory management database.

Cambridge University Hospitals Histopathology department is one of the largest in the country with over 130 non-medical staff supporting over 50 consultant histopathologists. There is site specific reporting and we support many regional and national programmes.

We are looking for people who have a desire for pushing the boundaries of current practice and want to join in a transformational programme of work, which will involve adoption of new and innovative technologies and work practices. We have already adopted digital pathology and are looking to capitalise on the opportunities it offers.

The department prides itself on staff development and offers many training and education opportunities for staff of all grades., 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.