Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Logistics Operatives, based within Procurement Department. The post-holder will be employed and managed by Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants will also have effective communication skills and hold a flexible approach to working practices. Ideally applicants should have experience of working within a team and have experience in the control of stock levels although this is not essential.
Applicants should be an effective team player with the ability to use their initiative to resolve day-to-day issues. Ideally applicants will also possess experience and knowledge of Materials Management and Receipt and Distribution systems although this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
- To assist in providing an efficient and effective Receipt and Distribution service to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children's NHS Trust wards and departments, minimising end user input in order to improve focus on patient care.
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT
- To provide procurement and supply chain services to a broad range of departments.
- To deliver measurable savings from revenue expenditure to support STH and SCH Cost Improvement Programme.
- To develop internal supply chain processes for the benefit of other departments.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department's Logistics teams take responsibility for delivering essential medical consumables and other items to the whole Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Grade 3/D in Maths and English or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Prepared to undertake training in Procurement/Logistics
- Good keyboard Skills
- Computer literate using Microsoft applications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using IT systems.
- Experience within Customer Services environment or similar environment
Desirable
- Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Grade 3/D in Maths and English or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Prepared to undertake training in Procurement/Logistics
- Good keyboard Skills
- Computer literate using Microsoft applications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using IT systems.
- Experience within Customer Services environment or similar environment
Desirable
- Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
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).
