South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Supply and Delivery Controller

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Stores Team at the South West Ambulance Services as a Supply and Delivery Controller. You will report to the Senior Supply and Delivery Controller and form part of a team which is responsible for delivering a professional service and achieving significant efficiencies to meet the trust's strategies.

Main duties of the job

You will play a critical role in supplying our front line staff with medical consumables, personal protection equipment and medicines as part of a fully managed stock replenishment service to stations. Based in Bristol your responsibilities will include being on the road covering the counties of Wiltshire, Bristol and Somerset and Gloucester. This position involves driving, stock checking, and stock ordering using a hand held scanning device so being able to work on your own initiative is essential for this role. There is also a physical element including the lifting of boxes, pushing of loaded cages and the movement of palatalised goods.

Previous stores skills and knowledge is advantageous whilst driving experience, excellent planning and organisational skills and being a good communicator are essential for this position. Good I.T skills would also be desirable. Role specific training will be provided.

To gain insight into the role and our department, please take a moment to watch the video below.

https://youtu.be/ghiowzUJgR4

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks
  • Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year / per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-6102245

Job locations

Emerald Park

111, Longmead Road

Bristol

BS16 7FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and its main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and its main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English or Equivalent
  • Full Driving Licence with a maximum of 3 points
  • Driving experience. Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role

Desirable

  • Pharmacy Qualification
  • Customer Care acquired through NVQ level 3/Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) foundation stage or equivalent experience.

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the logistical requirements of a large organisation

Desirable

  • Community or Hospital Pharmacy Placement
  • A medicines management role in a healthcare setting
  • Previous stores/warehouse experience
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English or Equivalent
  • Full Driving Licence with a maximum of 3 points
  • Driving experience. Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role

Desirable

  • Pharmacy Qualification
  • Customer Care acquired through NVQ level 3/Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) foundation stage or equivalent experience.

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the logistical requirements of a large organisation

Desirable

  • Community or Hospital Pharmacy Placement
  • A medicines management role in a healthcare setting
  • Previous stores/warehouse experience

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emerald Park

111, Longmead Road

Bristol

BS16 7FG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emerald Park

111, Longmead Road

Bristol

BS16 7FG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Site Manager

Ian Wilkinson

ian.wilkinson@swast.nhs.uk

07990422804

Details

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year / per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-6102245

Job locations

Emerald Park

111, Longmead Road

Bristol

BS16 7FG


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