Job summary
This post is a 6-month Secondment role opportunity, primarily for all daily AGV activities.
To work as part of the logistics team, responsible for providing a range of FM support services in the hospital environment and Offsite Warehouse. This will involve carrying out the following Logistics functions:o Receipt and Distribution of Healthcare related productso Receipting and delivering of goods in both the R&D department, and the warehouse.o Loading and dispatching of the Automated Guided vehicles (AGV)o Working in a supportive capacity within the logistics serviceso Sorting, delivering, and franking internal and external Posto Accurate put away or stock audits of stock in areas managed by the Materials Management Teamo Ordering and management of linen stock in all areas managed by the Linen serviceo Processing uniform orders for all Trust new starters
To provide a high quality responsive, efficient and effective support service to all wards, and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting in a caring and professional manner and working in line with Estates and Facilities Services and departmental operating procedures.
Main duties of the job
o Ensuring AGV's are dispatched to the agreed scheduleo Loading AGV roll cage, ensuring the cage has the correct AGV transponder cards
o Ensure that all AGV transponder cards are returned to R&D and are stored in the agreed manner.
o Checking allocated equipment prior to use and ensure all faults are reported to the patient support team leaders as they develop.
o The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role.
o Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
o The ability to organise oneself and one's work so that duties are completed within deadlines and conform to organisational and legal requirements.
o Consider health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on others.
o Ensuring that safety instructions are complied with when using equipment.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels To liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack. Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers. To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills. The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role. Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. The ability to organise oneself and ones work so that duties are completed within deadlines and conform to organisational and legal requirements. Responsible for ensuring the place of work is left secure at all times by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries Ensuring AGVs are dispatched to the agreed schedule
Loading AGV roll cage, ensuring the cage has the correct AGV transponder cards
Ensure that all AGV transponder cards are returned to R&D and are stored in the agreed manner
Checking allocated equipment prior to use and ensure all faults are reported to the patient support team leaders as they develop
Consider health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on others
Ensuring that safety instructions are complied with when using equipment
Report any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participate in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork
Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as required
Carry out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Departmental Written Systems of Work
Carry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of Practice
Attendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety.
You will be expected to always display a professional image
To wear clean official uniform and appropriate footwear and comply with Departmental and Trust policies relating to the wearing of jewellery, nail polish etc
To carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels To liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack. Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers. To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills. The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role. Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. The ability to organise oneself and ones work so that duties are completed within deadlines and conform to organisational and legal requirements. Responsible for ensuring the place of work is left secure at all times by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries Ensuring AGVs are dispatched to the agreed schedule
Loading AGV roll cage, ensuring the cage has the correct AGV transponder cards
Ensure that all AGV transponder cards are returned to R&D and are stored in the agreed manner
Checking allocated equipment prior to use and ensure all faults are reported to the patient support team leaders as they develop
Consider health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on others
Ensuring that safety instructions are complied with when using equipment
Report any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participate in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork
Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as required
Carry out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Departmental Written Systems of Work
Carry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of Practice
Attendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety.
You will be expected to always display a professional image
To wear clean official uniform and appropriate footwear and comply with Departmental and Trust policies relating to the wearing of jewellery, nail polish etc
To carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and required
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE/ O level
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a warehouse environment
- Supply chain experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under own initiative
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Problem solving and numerical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of "Supply Chains"
- Ability to undertake physically demanding tasks
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Strong team ethic
- Flexible approach to working hours and location
- Attention to detail
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE/ O level
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a warehouse environment
- Supply chain experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under own initiative
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Problem solving and numerical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of "Supply Chains"
- Ability to undertake physically demanding tasks
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Strong team ethic
- Flexible approach to working hours and location
- Attention to detail
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).
