Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Procurement Receipt and Distribution Assistant

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Job summary

The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust has embarked on the challenging and exciting task of implementing a new inventory system aiming to have better practices and visibility of stock control, reducing costs and increasing patient safety through the Scan4Safety initiative.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a pro-active, organised, self-motivated and ambitious Receipt and Distribution Assistant to join our Inventory Management Team.

The successful candidate will be a key player in delivering the receipt, distribution and put away of medical consumables in all ward areas of the hospital.

The candidate will have experience in warehouse and stock control, great communication skills and be able to work as part of a team or independently.

This is a permanent, full time 37.5 hours for 1 posts.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

About us

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5184968-D

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Procurement Receipt and Distribution Assistant will be:

Working under the supervision of the Receipt and Distribution Supervisor and will be responsible in the receiving, distribution and put away of the agreed Inventory and Supply Chain management products using Atticus Inventory Management System (IMS) within the Royal Cornwall NHS Trust.

Procurement and Inventory Management support for the Trusts Global Standards (GS1) and Scan4Safety project.

Procurement and Inventory Management support on business continuity and emergency planning, which will involve ordering of emergency goods and services.

Providing a comprehensive interface for collegues who receive an Inventory Management Service.

Ensuring stock is receipted, delivered and maintained at the appropriate level using Atticus IMS.

The post requires the ability for frequent prolonged periods of concentration with the ability to respond and deal with complex and urgent situations as they arise. The postholder should be able to work on their own initiative, working independently with minimal supervision.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Procurement Receipt and Distribution Assistant will be:

Working under the supervision of the Receipt and Distribution Supervisor and will be responsible in the receiving, distribution and put away of the agreed Inventory and Supply Chain management products using Atticus Inventory Management System (IMS) within the Royal Cornwall NHS Trust.

Procurement and Inventory Management support for the Trusts Global Standards (GS1) and Scan4Safety project.

Procurement and Inventory Management support on business continuity and emergency planning, which will involve ordering of emergency goods and services.

Providing a comprehensive interface for collegues who receive an Inventory Management Service.

Ensuring stock is receipted, delivered and maintained at the appropriate level using Atticus IMS.

The post requires the ability for frequent prolonged periods of concentration with the ability to respond and deal with complex and urgent situations as they arise. The postholder should be able to work on their own initiative, working independently with minimal supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE or equivelant including Mathematics

Desirable

  • 3 A levels including Mathematics

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a supplies /warehouse role

Desirable

  • Inventory Management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Excellent customer service skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE or equivelant including Mathematics

Desirable

  • 3 A levels including Mathematics

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a supplies /warehouse role

Desirable

  • Inventory Management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Excellent customer service skills

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supply Chain Supervisor

Jessica Alway

jessica.alway@nhs.net

01872252521

Details

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5184968-D

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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