Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Logistics Operatives, based within the Supplies and Logistics team in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The post-holder will be employed by Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Managed by Theatre supplies and logistics manager Jemma Barnes.
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 within the trust, but this is not essential experiences/equivalents will be considered.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
- To work as part of a team of distribution operatives to collect used contaminated surgical equipment and deliver back to users after processing at on offsite facility, ensuring that the delivery and collection times are within agreed time frames.
- To provide a storekeeping service ensuring stock rotation in all User areas.
- To ensure all storage areas are maintained in line with cleaning schedules and infection control advice.
- Work closely with internal logistics for sterile stores within the operating department and assist with overall workload.
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT
- To provide a delivery and collection service of contaminated and sterilized medical equipment to Theatres, Wards and 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 commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Supplies and Logistics department provides procurement and supply chain services to Theatres within STH.
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
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent qualifications/experience
Experience
Essential
- Production logistics experience
- Understanding of quality assurance
- Production logistics experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Sterile services or logistics experience
- Knowledge of surgical equipment
- Understanding of infection control.
Further Training
Desirable
- SSD or logistics training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to manoeuvre heavy trollies
Desirable
- IT skills
- Customer service skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent qualifications/experience
Experience
Essential
- Production logistics experience
- Understanding of quality assurance
- Production logistics experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Sterile services or logistics experience
- Knowledge of surgical equipment
- Understanding of infection control.
Further Training
Desirable
- SSD or logistics training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to manoeuvre heavy trollies
Desirable
- IT skills
- Customer service skills
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).
