Logistics Operative

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 February 2025

Job summary

Part time 20 hours per week.

Are you keen to be part of a team who provide essential supply chain and Logistics services to Theatres, wards and departments ensuring that products are available when needed and looking to make a difference within the NHS? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Logistics team here at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

Interviews to take place - 13th March 2025

Main duties of the job

Be comfortable working in clinical areas
Manage your time well, prioritising when necessary
Promote and deliver a professional replenishment service, focussed on ensuring product availability and value for money
Be confident engaging with other members of the Trust at all levels
Comply with standing financial instructions and schemes of delegation

You will need to have

Excellent communication skills
An understanding of how product usage can fluctuate depending on the current circumstances
Confidence in dealing with and analysing data Knowledge of Supplychain systems

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-01-041

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent at grade C or above

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

Experience in a Logistics/ Supply Chain setting
Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
Experience in basic software packages Microsoft Office and Excel
Experience within Customer Services environment or similar environment

Desirable

Experience in Logistics/ Supplychain systems

Knowledge

Essential

Working as part of a Team

Desirable

NHS Supplychain systems and Stock management systems
Use of Hand held devices (PDA)
Previous NHS Experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent at grade C or above

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

Experience in a Logistics/ Supply Chain setting
Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
Experience in basic software packages Microsoft Office and Excel
Experience within Customer Services environment or similar environment

Desirable

Experience in Logistics/ Supplychain systems

Knowledge

Essential

Working as part of a Team

Desirable

NHS Supplychain systems and Stock management systems
Use of Hand held devices (PDA)
Previous NHS Experience

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