Job summary
To maintain hospital clinical area stock items to agreed levels, following a schedule of count, delivery, shelf replenishment and correct stock rotation.
Responsibility for the security of incoming goods up to end user.To be responsible for health and safety and security of the Supplies area and related offices.
Please note this advert may close early due to high applications.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
Count, deliver and put away ward and department stock (including NHS Supply Chain items and non-stock items).
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.
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-imagining 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. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If 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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position involves using various IT systems utilising both desktop and handheld devices.
The post covers a wide range of duties requiring accuracy and efficiency.
These duties include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management system within the organisation.
The post holder will work closely with the wider Supply Chain team but will also be required to work independently and unsupervised on occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position involves using various IT systems utilising both desktop and handheld devices.
The post covers a wide range of duties requiring accuracy and efficiency.
These duties include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management system within the organisation.
The post holder will work closely with the wider Supply Chain team but will also be required to work independently and unsupervised on occasion.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of stores management or CIPS qualifications or courses attended.
- Good standard of General Education
- Good IT and keyboard Skills.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
- An understanding of Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement procedures.
- Ability to travel between sites.
- To be willing to work towards CILT qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of basic office and business practices.
- Knowledge of basic Supply Chain management.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in a stock control environment.
- Knowledge of goods & services used within NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of customer service.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of stores management or CIPS qualifications or courses attended.
- Good standard of General Education
- Good IT and keyboard Skills.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
- An understanding of Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement procedures.
- Ability to travel between sites.
- To be willing to work towards CILT qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of basic office and business practices.
- Knowledge of basic Supply Chain management.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in a stock control environment.
- Knowledge of goods & services used within NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of customer service.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word
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).
