# Pharmacy Porter ( CIC ) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-porter-cic/e82d63ab-f52e-44e3-8ef7-4a65652a2e6b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-porter-cic/e82d63ab-f52e-44e3-8ef7-4a65652a2e6b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T08:31:32.423Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/WCH_PortersTransport/WCH_PortersTransport-v8052012 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8052012?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Trust’s portering teams support the provision of a timely and reliable service to all wards, departments and specialist areas throughout the Trust’s two main acute Hospital sites, the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle. Porters are involved with a wide range of ancillary duties and responsibilities which centre on the movement of patients, waste, medical gases, pathological items and all other specialist goods or equipment required to aid clinical services in the delivery of safe and responsive patient care. Day Porters deliver a range of portering functions in support of the existing Shift Team in order to distribute the increased workloads demanded by the vast majority of departments during standard working hours. Working patterns will be reviewed periodically to ensure service delivery is both adequate and appropriately reflected through existing rota. ### Main duties of the job Undertake careful and considerate movement of pharmacy products via trolley whilst maintaining correct moving and handling guidelines Maintain high standard of hygiene in line with Trust’s hygiene code of practice and comply with infection control procedures at all times. Undertake the movement and disposal of all waste streams, in accordance with prescribed methods, procedures and current legislation, from department areas to the appropriate waste compound(s). Aid with the delivery and collection of all in hours collections and deliveries across a day period for pharmacy departments. This includes assisting the drivers with access, loading/unloading of vehicle and gaining signature or paperwork where required. Routinely check, and deliver controlled drugs to all wards/departments. Including the correct management and filing of paperwork, to be signed by correct senior clinical staff and returned to pharmacy. Management of workload and stock for storage i.e blue pharmacy boxes to be collected and reused for following shift. Perform a wide range of ad-hoc duties, or other reasonable management requests, under instruction from direct line-management. Undertake routine and ad-hoc collection and delivery of items such as pharmaceutical items, sensitive patient case notes and other patient care related materials promptly and efficiently. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date ## Job Details The Trust’s portering teams support the provision of a timely and reliable service to all wards, departments and specialist areas throughout the Trust’s two main acute Hospital sites, the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle. Porters are involved with a wide range of ancillary duties and responsibilities which centre on the movement of patients, waste, medical gases, pathological items and all other specialist goods or equipment required to aid clinical services in the delivery of safe and responsive patient care. Day Porters deliver a range of portering functions in support of the existing Shift Team in order to distribute the increased workloads demanded by the vast majority of departments during standard working hours. Working patterns will be reviewed periodically to ensure service delivery is both adequate and appropriately reflected through existing rota. ## Job Description Undertake careful and considerate movement of pharmacy products via trolley whilst maintaining correct moving and handling guidelines Maintain high standard of hygiene in line with Trust’s hygiene code of practice and comply with infection control procedures at all times. Undertake the movement and disposal of all waste streams, in accordance with prescribed methods, procedures and current legislation, from department areas to the appropriate waste compound(s). Aid with the delivery and collection of all in hours collections and deliveries across a day period for pharmacy departments. This includes assisting the drivers with access, loading/unloading of vehicle and gaining signature or paperwork where required. Routinely check, and deliver controlled drugs to all wards/departments. Including the correct management and filing of paperwork, to be signed by correct senior clinical staff and returned to pharmacy. Management of workload and stock for storage i.e blue pharmacy boxes to be collected and reused for following shift. Perform a wide range of ad-hoc duties, or other reasonable management requests, under instruction from direct line-management. Undertake routine and ad-hoc collection and delivery of items such as pharmaceutical items, sensitive patient case notes and other patient care related materials promptly and efficiently. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good level of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent - Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) certificate or equivalent. **Desirable** - First aid trained - Fire warden certificate or equivalent ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Full UK Driving Licence - Flexible approach to working hours - Committed to undertaking required training - Willing to progress and develop ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to follow instruction methodically - Able to work without supervision - Ability to work alone or as part of a team - Ability to use initiative appropriately - Able to work under pressure - Able to follow health and safety procedures - Good verbal communication skills ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Portering duties. - Work in a NHS or Hospital environment. - Work in emergency situations/response. - Manual Handling - Health & Safety - Customer Care **Desirable** - Transport and/or logistic experience. - Good delivery/distribution. - COSHH understanding. - Radio/bleep communication ## Documents - [a-26-7865452 pharmacy porter b2 (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10341502) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.