Logistics Officer

Job summary

Are you keen to be part of a team who provide essential supply chain and Logistics services to Theatres, wards and departments ensuring that products are available when needed and looking to make a difference within the NHS? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Logistics team here at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

You will:

• Be comfortable working in clinical areas
• Manage your time well, prioritising when necessary
• Promote and deliver a professional replenishment service, focussed on ensuring product availability and value for money
• Be confident engaging with other members of the Trust at all levels
• Comply with standing financial instructions and schemes of delegation

You have:

• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of how product usage can fluctuate depending on the current circumstances
• Confidence in dealing with and analysing data
• Knowledge of Supplychain systems

Main duties of the job

• Provide a professional, customer focused Logistics Management service in support of all user departments to provide direct patient care.
• To implement and maintain a Logistics Management service across wards and departments demonstrating thorough understanding of ordering processes, receipts processes, and Materials Management theories and purposes. Including, but not limited to, stock control knowledge, customer care skills acquired through NVQ 3 level, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or equivalent experience.
• The use of a suite of IT systems to download the order information using keyboard skills. High concentration levels required.
• Undertake the data capture of orders using a hand-held computer and transmission of these orders and other ad hoc requisitions to the supplier via the Electronic Demand Capture (EDC) interface link with NHS Supply Chain, helping implement Procurement strategy giving due consideration to the Trust Business Plan objectives.
• High level of concentration required when checking goods against delivery/ order documentation and when counting stock to determine requirements.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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