Job Summary
The Supplies team currently have a vacancy for a Supplies Inventory Assistant based in Letchworth. The job involves a mixture of driving, warehouse work as well as administrative duties.
This role fills several purposes within the Supplies department and involves warehouse work, admin work, and courier work. Each day can be different based on operational pressures.
This role will involve heavy lifting.
Main duties of the job
The Supplies Inventory Assistants are the backbone of the Supplies department fulfilling a vital role in the Supply chain of clinical goods, clinical equipment, drugs, and consumables, ensuring each Trust department has the supplies they need to deliver outstanding patient care.
The postholder must be able to drive a Luton type delivery vehicle as work will often require courier deliveries across East of England and will involve manual handling, computer work, and warehouse duties.
The postholder will be allocated tasks by the Supplies Inventory Coordinator, Supplies Supervisor, or Supplies Manager and will be flexible in completing the tasks allocated.
About Us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria. We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Date posted
12 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
247-SS-SIA-0225
Job locations
Letchworth
The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,
Letchworth
SG6 2AZ
Job Description
Responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ level 3 in appropriate subject or relevant experience
* Full UK Driving Licence
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Experience of working in a customer focused environment
* Experience of working in a stores/stock control environment
* Task related problem solving
* Customer relations skills
* Team Working
Desirable
* Knowledge of MS Excel, Word
* Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues
Personal Attributes Essential
* Physically Fit and able to conduct heavy lifting
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 details
Employer name
East of England Ambulance Service
Address
Letchworth
The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,
Letchworth
SG6 2AZ
Employer's website
https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr