Job summary
As part of a multi-functional, customer facing, logistics team the post holder may undertake a variety of duties within the Department to ensure the efficient execution of supply chain processes for the Trust. Duties may involve working within the linen room (including uniform issues), goods inwards distribution and/or the post room areas ensuring distribution services which meet customer requirements whilst maintaining secure and safe working practices.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 10th October 2024
Main duties of the job
To be able to Supervise/Manage staff,to communicate and interact with colleagues across the organisation regarding the range of services provided.
To be able to Receive, provides and communicates general information/advice to colleagues regarding the supply & delivering of linen, receipt and delivery of received goods and the internal collection and delivery of post items escalating any concerns though line management as needed.
About us
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 teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
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
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a logistics, supply chain, purchasing and/or inventory management function utilising enabling technologies across a range of supply chain operations
- Proven experience in supervising and/or managing teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in a logistics, supply chain purchasing or inventory management function within a multi-function service setting, NHS or public sector organisation.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Excellent keyboard skills with intermediate ability of computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Ability to use software programs for the manipulation and analysis of logistics/supply chain related data
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Good data presentation skills.
- Experience of delivering training and support to team colleagues
- Experience in the use of manual handling equipment
Desirable
- Experience in the use of warehouse equipment, e.g. forklift, pallet stackers, pallet trucks etc
Other
Essential
- Understanding of current forward-thinking logistics, supply chain, purchasing or inventory management processes
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Good communicator with excellent customer care attitude and ability to forge working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) diploma level qualifications, or equivalent level training and/or proven professional experience
- Practical knowledge of supply chain theory, logistics and transport services
- Full standard driving license with Category B
Desirable
- Experience of public procurement principles
- Full standard driving license with Category B and Category C1 (endorsements need consideration)
- A1 Electric Hand Truck/ Tug Trailer Licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a logistics, supply chain, purchasing and/or inventory management function utilising enabling technologies across a range of supply chain operations
- Proven experience in supervising and/or managing teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in a logistics, supply chain purchasing or inventory management function within a multi-function service setting, NHS or public sector organisation.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Excellent keyboard skills with intermediate ability of computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Ability to use software programs for the manipulation and analysis of logistics/supply chain related data
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Good data presentation skills.
- Experience of delivering training and support to team colleagues
- Experience in the use of manual handling equipment
Desirable
- Experience in the use of warehouse equipment, e.g. forklift, pallet stackers, pallet trucks etc
Other
Essential
- Understanding of current forward-thinking logistics, supply chain, purchasing or inventory management processes
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Good communicator with excellent customer care attitude and ability to forge working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) diploma level qualifications, or equivalent level training and/or proven professional experience
- Practical knowledge of supply chain theory, logistics and transport services
- Full standard driving license with Category B
Desirable
- Experience of public procurement principles
- Full standard driving license with Category B and Category C1 (endorsements need consideration)
- A1 Electric Hand Truck/ Tug Trailer Licence
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.
