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Welsh Blood Service

Hybrid Porter/Stores Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hybrid Porter / Stores Assistant who will provide a full range of Portering and Stores duties within the Welsh Blood Service.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to work within an NHS Stores/Portering environment.

You will be expected to work closely with a wide range of staff to deliver a high-level service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide a full range of Portering and Stores duties throughout the WBS

Deliver goods as marked to departments and prepare consumable stock cages for the Collection Teams.

To work as part of a team to provide an efficient and reliable stock management service throughout the Stores Department utilising the electronic ordering system (Oracle).

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted

21 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-EA002-0524

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF729WB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and deliver goods to departments.

Daily preparation of consumable stock cages for the Collection Teams.

Supporting changes in systems, current processes and working practices within the Stores area

To carry out a range of warehouse duties /tasks in an effective manner

Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of stock levels.

Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding deliveries and returns, encouraging the use of correct procedures and paperwork.

Resolve stock issues, including stock deficiency, damaged goods and unclear orders using own initiative.

Initiate emergency stock orders if required.

Use of forklift to lift/move large and heavy items within the Stores area.

Production of weekly audit reports to validate the accuracy of the inventory and ensure stock is being managed at previously agreed levels.

Assist in stocktaking as required.

To carry out good housekeeping duties to ensure tidiness and cleanliness of stores areas and encourage users of the areas to maintain the standard.

Comply with manual handling procedures when transporting and positioning heavy equipment, consumables.

Collection and disposal of General, Recyclable and Clinical Waste.

Deliver and collect Autoclave Waste to/from local hospital.

Cleaning of blood sample tubes using appropriate equipment provided.

Provide support with meeting room and equipment set up.

Preparation of Blood Transportation Boxes for use by the Collection Teams.

Maintain filing systems both electronic and paper whilst adhering to Information Governance procedures.

Plan and prioritise own workload.

To be flexible to provide cover for other team members.

Any other duties relevant to the Stores/Portering role.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and deliver goods to departments.

Daily preparation of consumable stock cages for the Collection Teams.

Supporting changes in systems, current processes and working practices within the Stores area

To carry out a range of warehouse duties /tasks in an effective manner

Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of stock levels.

Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding deliveries and returns, encouraging the use of correct procedures and paperwork.

Resolve stock issues, including stock deficiency, damaged goods and unclear orders using own initiative.

Initiate emergency stock orders if required.

Use of forklift to lift/move large and heavy items within the Stores area.

Production of weekly audit reports to validate the accuracy of the inventory and ensure stock is being managed at previously agreed levels.

Assist in stocktaking as required.

To carry out good housekeeping duties to ensure tidiness and cleanliness of stores areas and encourage users of the areas to maintain the standard.

Comply with manual handling procedures when transporting and positioning heavy equipment, consumables.

Collection and disposal of General, Recyclable and Clinical Waste.

Deliver and collect Autoclave Waste to/from local hospital.

Cleaning of blood sample tubes using appropriate equipment provided.

Provide support with meeting room and equipment set up.

Preparation of Blood Transportation Boxes for use by the Collection Teams.

Maintain filing systems both electronic and paper whilst adhering to Information Governance procedures.

Plan and prioritise own workload.

To be flexible to provide cover for other team members.

Any other duties relevant to the Stores/Portering role.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Demonstrate literacy
  • Demonstrate numeracy.
  • Stock control systems.
  • NVQ Level 2/Equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities of employees.
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
  • Working knowledge of filing/data systems including record keeping.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a Stores / Portering role

Desirable

  • Previous experience working within the NHS.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written.
  • Ability to work independently and to supervise others.
  • Ability to move inanimate loads.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Organisational skills, including prioritising workloads.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Flexible approach.
  • Ability to get on with others.
  • Ability to work on own initiative within own routine area.
  • Good timekeeping.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Respect confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills

Other

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel between all sites.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Demonstrate literacy
  • Demonstrate numeracy.
  • Stock control systems.
  • NVQ Level 2/Equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities of employees.
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
  • Working knowledge of filing/data systems including record keeping.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a Stores / Portering role

Desirable

  • Previous experience working within the NHS.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written.
  • Ability to work independently and to supervise others.
  • Ability to move inanimate loads.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Organisational skills, including prioritising workloads.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Flexible approach.
  • Ability to get on with others.
  • Ability to work on own initiative within own routine area.
  • Good timekeeping.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Respect confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills

Other

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel between all sites.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF729WB


Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF729WB


Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Carol Morgan

carol.morgan3@wales.nhs.uk

01443622124

Details

Date posted

21 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-EA002-0524

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF729WB


Supporting documents

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