Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset are recruiting a Logistics Supervisor at Poole Hospital.
You will help run and co-ordinate a team of approximately 15 full and part time team members covering the main Goods In area, including the safe and timely deliveries of orders to all wards and departments. Linen Room and Post Room, ensuring the highest quality of service is provided across all areas and that all KPI's are met or exceeded.
Main duties include:
- Timely distribution of receipted goods to internal stakeholders throughout the organisation across all sites.
- Receipt, sorting, internal delivery/collection/despatch of mail items.
- Co-ordination of courier services required for the receipt, collection and despatch of goods.
- Linen distribution, replenishment and linen inventory management.
- Works closely with team colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach to operational activities undertaken by the Commercial Services logistics teams.
Interview Date: TBC
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Actively promotes team working and customer care motivating staff to deliver quality and timely services which support trust values and assists stakeholders in their provision of frontline patient care
- Ensures the appropriate/timely distribution of receipted goods which meet requirements for sometimes urgent patient care
- Develops excellent working relationships with stakeholders, team colleagues, external suppliers, contractors etc. to effectively discuss, translate and communicate logistics and supply chain related matters.
- Acts as a role model, uses negotiation and persuasive skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for the activities delivered by logistics teams in support of department and organisation objectives.
- Provides advice and training on logistics and supply chain matters to team colleagues and other trust stakeholders, as required.
About us
The Logistics team at University Hospital Dorset (Poole Hospital) is a small but very tight and work ethic orientated team, covering four areas of great importance in the day to day running of the Trust. Covering areas such as Goods In and deliveries throughout the Hospital, Linen Room, Post Room and the Sewing Room, whilst also working closely with Logistics teams at RBCH and our central warehouse team based at Yeomans House. As the Logistics Supervisor you would play a pivotal role in the safe day to day running of the four above mentioned areas.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certificate level 3 qualifications, or equivalent level training and/or proven professional experience in logistics activities
- Knowledge of supply chain and logistics services
Desirable
- Full standard driving licence with Category B
- Full standard driving licence with Category B and Category C1 (endorsements need consideration
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a logistics, supply chain or inventory management function
Desirable
- Experience of working in a logistics, supply chain or inventory management function within a multi-function service setting, NHS or public sector organisation. Proven experience in supervising and/or managing teams
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Written and oral communication skills, possess good telephone manner
- Keyboard skills with experience of computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Experience in the use of manual handling equipment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of stock control procedures and manual handling techniques
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Ability to provide, receive and effectively communicate logistics and supply chain issues effectively with non-supply chain personnel at all levels across the organisation
- As required, there may be a need to travel between trust sites to support logistics and supply chain activities
- As required, may need to cover on-call or weekend working by arrangement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certificate level 3 qualifications, or equivalent level training and/or proven professional experience in logistics activities
- Knowledge of supply chain and logistics services
Desirable
- Full standard driving licence with Category B
- Full standard driving licence with Category B and Category C1 (endorsements need consideration
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a logistics, supply chain or inventory management function
Desirable
- Experience of working in a logistics, supply chain or inventory management function within a multi-function service setting, NHS or public sector organisation. Proven experience in supervising and/or managing teams
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Written and oral communication skills, possess good telephone manner
- Keyboard skills with experience of computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Experience in the use of manual handling equipment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of stock control procedures and manual handling techniques
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Ability to provide, receive and effectively communicate logistics and supply chain issues effectively with non-supply chain personnel at all levels across the organisation
- As required, there may be a need to travel between trust sites to support logistics and supply chain activities
- As required, may need to cover on-call or weekend working by arrangement
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).
