37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 16:30)
Permanent
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Closing Date: 16th February 2025
Interview Date: 25th February 2025
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Main duties of the job
* Receiving goods from suppliers/carriers, which include manually unloading supply vehicles in all weather conditions.
* Check goods received and deal with any discrepancies. Input the information onto the computerised stock management system or distribute non-stock receipts to end-users.
* Contribute to the maintenance of the ward 'top up system' to support the day-to-day operation of the Trust, assisting in the compilation of orders for goods held in store with Ward/Department staff.
* Maintaining the data on the computerised stock management system and ensuring data is up to date and correct.
* Pick, pack and distribute ordered stores to wards/departments promptly, which entails lifting and transporting by hand in cages and sometimes awkward loads.
* Deal with enquiries from wards/departments and ensure that their problems are solved to their satisfaction where possible, referring any unsolved problems to the Deputy Materials Manager.
* Process ad hoc orders from ward staff efficiently.
* In the situation of stock shortages, advise on alternative products and prioritise stock delivery to maintain ward services.
* Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Stores Service to all wards and departments of the George Eliot Hospital.
About us
Here at George Eliot, our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. We are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job responsibilities
* Receiving goods from suppliers/carriers, manually unloading supply vehicles as required.
* Check goods received and deal with discrepancies, inputting information onto the stock management system.
* Distribution of goods/supplies.
* Contribute to the maintenance of the ward top-up system.
* Maintain data on the stock management system.
* Pick, pack and distribute stores to wards/departments promptly.
* Deal with enquiries from wards/departments.
* Process ad hoc orders from ward staff.
* Advise on alternative products during stock shortages.
* Assist with stocktaking as required.
* Maintain the stores in a clean and tidy condition.
* Carry out any other reasonable requests from Management.
* Undertake occupational and vocational training as needed.
* Attend safety training for safety and security of the Stores.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
* GCSE Math and English Grade 4+ or equivalent, ideally with an NVQ level 2 or experience working in a store's environment.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
* Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and suppliers.
* Good numerical skills.
* Good communication skills to influence and convey key messages.
* Good interpersonal skills; effective communicator and influencer.
* Ability to train other team members as required.
Skills and Abilities
* Understanding of a warehouse environment.
* Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems.
Personal Qualities
* Shows and demonstrates initiative.
* Adaptable.
* Team player.
* Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy.
* Well organized with the ability to prioritize work.
Other
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
* Delivery of an efficient and customer-focused Procurement service.
* Professional appearance and conduct at all times.
* Knowledge of equality of opportunity and diversity.
* Ability to work flexible hours and travel across Trust sites if required.
Trust Values
* Effective Open Communication.
* Excellence and safety in all that we do.
* Challenge but support.
* Expect respect and dignity.
* Local healthcare that inspires confidence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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