Band 3 - Ward Inventory Controller/Goods Receiving Officer, Supplies
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Job summary
To maintain hospital clinical area stock items to agreed levels, following a schedule of count, delivery and shelf replenishment.
To manage the receipt, computerised booking in system and delivery of all goods into the hospital site and to ensure accurate records are maintained of all movement of goods as per the goods receiving procedure.
Please note this advert may close early due to high number of applications.
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Main duties of the job
- Count, deliver and put away ward and department stock (including NHS Supply Chain items, non-stock items, printed forms, and stationery).
- Follow materials management policies and procedures, including calculating and agreeing stock levels with ward managers.
- Follow the materials management monitoring procedure.
- Respond to enquiries in an efficient manner, overcoming barriers to understanding through well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills.
- Carry out non-stock materials management where necessary.
- Customer service activities such as progress chasing and task related problem solving.
- Follow and implement Trust product standardisation policy.
- Respond to NHS hazard notices appropriately.
- Maintain accurate and tidy records where necessary.
- Use IT systems to update various Trust purchasing systems.
- Receive goods into goods receiving area, checking for part delivery, non-delivery and damaged goods.
- Marshal goods for appropriate delivery.
Full training will be offered to successful candidates.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.netIf you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
27 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,008 to £25,553 a year inc. HCA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-B-6290
Job locations
Cross Site
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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