Supply Chain Assistant

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a motivated and reliable Supply Chain Assistant to join our catering production team at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. As a key member of our department, you will assist in producing high quality fresh cooked products to be delivered across our healthcare services.

You will play a vital role in the delivery of a smooth and effective service through making sure all food items are ordered and delivered on time via the Saffron system and through ensuring quantity and quality of the goods received meets the high standards we expect.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare and improving patient care.

The NHS offers a range of benefits for its employees, making it a rewarding place to work. Key benefits include:

*Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, offering a secure retirement plan with employer contributions.

*Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays for full-time staff, increasing with service length.

*Annual pay reviews.

*Discounts on various products and services, including shopping, travel, and leisure activities.

Main duties of the job

Placing orders, receiving goods and storing away as needed in line with the Trust's food safety management system and issuing goods out to chefs and clinical staff, some picking and packing in freezer conditions.

Keeping accurate records of all food procured to ensure HACCP principles are adhered to.

Responsibility to ensure that goods in are processed correctly with accompanying paperwork and the stock control system, including keeping a check on pricing.

Keeping the work area clean and tidy in line with cleaning schedules and ensure stock rotation.

You may be expected to cover the Driver/Storeman position when required to ensure deliveries to other units in Hampshire. A clean driving license is essential to this role and experience of driving a large 3.5t box van with tail lift is preferred along with a good knowledge of roads in Hampshire.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Employer's website

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

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