Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Main Stores & Postal Operative, to work within the Procurement Department of the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, flexible and committed person to join the team.
Main Stores & Postal Service cover Receipt & Distribution & Postal Services. Applicants must have previous experience of receipt and distribution and strong customer service skills. It is essential candidates have the ability to undertake manual handling.
Candidates must be flexible in their role, as the post will form part of a multi skilled team. Basic computer skills are required as the successful candidates will use various software programs to produce documentation as part of their duties.
The rate of pay is in accordance with "Agenda for Change" Band 2.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of this role are:
- the acceptance and subsequent checking and booking in of deliveries into the Trust. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- the internal delivery and collection of post. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Warehousing / Postal Service Responsibilities
- To accept the delivery of all incoming goods for the various departments within the Hospital, including loan sets for theatres, samples and medications for Pathology and Pharmacy.
- Undertake delivery rounds to all relevant user points within the James Paget Hospital, delivery and collections of goods and stock in accordance with the Quality manual.
- Using the Powergate system to correctly book in and authorise payment by the Finance Department of goods received.
- Ensure all returns are dealt with effectively/promptly and records maintained.
- Ensuring the Postal service is maintained within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Warehousing / Postal Service Responsibilities
- To accept the delivery of all incoming goods for the various departments within the Hospital, including loan sets for theatres, samples and medications for Pathology and Pharmacy.
- Undertake delivery rounds to all relevant user points within the James Paget Hospital, delivery and collections of goods and stock in accordance with the Quality manual.
- Using the Powergate system to correctly book in and authorise payment by the Finance Department of goods received.
- Ensure all returns are dealt with effectively/promptly and records maintained.
- Ensuring the Postal service is maintained within the Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or relevant knowledge/experience
- Full UK driving licence Cat B
Desirable
- Forklift Licence / Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Stores Department
- Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles
- Basic computer skills and office-based programmes including outlook, excel and word
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or relevant knowledge/experience
- Full UK driving licence Cat B
Desirable
- Forklift Licence / Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Stores Department
- Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles
- Basic computer skills and office-based programmes including outlook, excel and word
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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.
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.
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).
