Supply and Delivery Distribution Controller
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 22 April 2025
Job summary
There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Supply and Delivery Service as a Supply and Delivery Controller. We have just introduced a new scanning system to manage the consumables both on site and out at station, so crews don't need to spend time ordering stocks from us. This is now done by us against agreed min/max stock levels.
The role of the Stock Distribution Controller is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop your career with us either within the Supply and Delivery Service or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.
Main duties of the job
Supply and Delivery Controller main duties include:
- Ordering, receiving and storing stocks.
- Processing orders both in house and at station level.
- Delivering goods out to stations, to include pharmacy products.
- Carrying out checking and other quality control processes.
- Supporting the returns and disposal processes.
- Making suggestions for improvements.
We are in the process of making changes to the ways in which we work in all areas to include Consumables, Pharmacy and Deliveries so as we are developing our service and are looking for committed people to be based from Skypark Site in Exeter, to receive deliveries, pick orders and cover drivers getting goods out to to stations across the Trust. Working hours are generally Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7133304
Job locations
Skypark South Stores
Unit 1-9 De Havilland Road, Skypark, Clyst Honiton,
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Skypark South Stores
Unit 1-9 De Havilland Road, Skypark, Clyst Honiton,
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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