Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System.
Main duties of the job
Hours: Full time
The Procurement and Supply Chain Department is an enthusiastic team looking for new team players to join our Supply Chain Team. This role is to provide an essential supply chain management service for Theatres at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.
You will work in a fast-paced environment and be an essential part in supporting our clinical colleagues, ensuring the right products are in the right place and at the right time. The Team utilises barcode scanning technology to order products. Working as a Team and attention to detail is key to providing the service. There is an expectation that involves moving, lifting, and delivery of products.
You will have an adaptable approach to work and the ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues. You should be able to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.
Job responsibilities
1. Process routine information advising customers and work colleagues using persuasive skills to maximise cost effectiveness within the Supply Chain.
2. Understand and follow routine Supply Chain Procedures to ensure the agreed levels of service are achieved.
3. Purchase goods and services through the EProcurement systems against contracts as requested by the budget holders.
4. Take responsibility for stock levels for departments using the Supply Chain Service.
5. Ensure accurate data entry is carried out to meet input deadlines within supplies systems.
6. Resolve any queries, uplifts, or collections on behalf of the customer liaising with NHS Supply Chain and commercial suppliers.
7. Inform the customer of any potential problems within the Supply Chain to ensure adequate stock or stock alternatives are available for the end user.
8. Ensure all stock rooms are maintained in a tidy condition to meet current Health & Safety regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.
Experience
* Experience of working in a service industry.
* Warehouse or general retail experience.
* Training in moving and handling goods.
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.
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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