Job summary
To assist with the off-loading of deliveries; the booking in of goods onto an electronic receipting system; and the delivery and collection of goods to and from the users.Additionally, for the range of items held within the central stores, to undertake the stock control, order processing and distribution of goods to the users, others with whom there is a Service Level Agreement, and external customers
Main duties of the job
Internal Logistics activities:- To provide a stock control, re-ordering and replenishment service for an agreed range of items held in central stores, and to process orders generated for these items, utilising the electronic system, in accordance with Trust procedures- To assist with the off-loading of goods, their storage and delivery to the agreed locations in a regular, reliable, timely, and convenient manner- To book in items while providing an initial check on the quality of the goods received, and the accuracy of the supporting documentation, to report any obvious damage or discrepancy, in accordance with trust procedures.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain accurate records and filing systems for deliveries and collections made via the central stores.- To act as a contact point for customers on issues relating to goods delivered to, and issued and returned from the central stores, in accordance with Trust procedures.Service development:- To develop the service to meet the changing requirements of customers and the external market.- To be able to produce reports in order to advise the Supervisor or departmental manager on delivery issues, and the appropriate stock quantities and values of goods held within the store.To assist with any specific project work on behalf of the Stores supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain accurate records and filing systems for deliveries and collections made via the central stores.- To act as a contact point for customers on issues relating to goods delivered to, and issued and returned from the central stores, in accordance with Trust procedures.Service development:- To develop the service to meet the changing requirements of customers and the external market.- To be able to produce reports in order to advise the Supervisor or departmental manager on delivery issues, and the appropriate stock quantities and values of goods held within the store.To assist with any specific project work on behalf of the Stores supervisor.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Physically fit, able to undertake lifting and patient movement associated with the job role
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a computer to a basic level
- Ability to record written information accurately
- Ability to communicate and build relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to use IT systems confidently
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of undertaking manual handling activity
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital or care environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 /equivalent in relevant area of knowledge
Desirable
- Clean driving licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Physically fit, able to undertake lifting and patient movement associated with the job role
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a computer to a basic level
- Ability to record written information accurately
- Ability to communicate and build relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to use IT systems confidently
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of undertaking manual handling activity
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital or care environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 /equivalent in relevant area of knowledge
Desirable
- Clean driving licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight
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).