North Bristol NHS Trust

Hospital Logistics Assistant

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Job summary

To provide a high quality responsive, efficient and effective support service to all wards, and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting in a caring and professional manner and working in line with Estates and Facilities Services and departmental operating procedures

Please apply to express your interest. We are planning an assessment day at the Greenway Centre in Southmead on Thursday 5th June, but if you can't make that day, we can allocate another date, just let us know in your application.

Main duties of the job

o Receipt and Distribution of Healthcare related productso Receipting and delivering of goods in both the R&D department, and the warehouse.o Loading and dispatching of the Automated Guided vehicles (AGV)o Working in a supportive capacity within the logistics serviceso Sorting, delivering, and franking internal and external Posto Accurate put away or stock audits of stock in areas managed by the Materials Management Teamo Ordering and management of linen stock in all areas managed by the Linen serviceo Processing uniform orders for all Trust new starters

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TA-BSC-B2LA

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Delivery of goods within retained estate Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels Responsible for ensuring the place of work is always left secure by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries

To accurately unpack deliveries of stock in storage areas managed by the Materials Management Team

To liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack.

Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers.

To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills.

The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role.

Responsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Delivery of goods within retained estate Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels Responsible for ensuring the place of work is always left secure by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries

To accurately unpack deliveries of stock in storage areas managed by the Materials Management Team

To liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack.

Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers.

To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills.

The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role.

Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

The ability to organise oneself and ones work so that duties are completed within deadlines and conform to organisational and legal requirements.

Responsible for ensuring the place of work is left secure at all times by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries

Liaise with the Traffic Marshal to ensure a smooth flow of deliveries

Pack, label and arrange any items that need to be returned to the supplier

Ensuring AGVs are dispatched to the agreed schedule

Loading AGV roll cage, ensuring the cage has the correct AGV transponder cards

Ensure that all AGV transponder cards are returned to R&D and are stored in the agreed manner Checking allocated equipment prior to use and ensure all faults are reported to the patient support team leaders as they develop Carry out ad-hoc Traffic Marshall duties

Consider health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on others

Ensuring that safety instructions are complied with when using equipment

Report any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participate in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as required

Carry out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Departmental Written Systems of Work

Carry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of Practice

Attendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety.

You will be expected to always display a professional image

To wear clean official uniform and appropriate footwear and comply with Departmental and Trust policies relating to the wearing of jewellery, nail polish etc

To carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Delivery of goods within retained estate Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels Responsible for ensuring the place of work is always left secure by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries

To accurately unpack deliveries of stock in storage areas managed by the Materials Management Team

To liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack.

Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers.

To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills.

The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role.

Responsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Delivery of goods within retained estate Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels Responsible for ensuring the place of work is always left secure by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries

To accurately unpack deliveries of stock in storage areas managed by the Materials Management Team

To liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack.

Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers.

To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills.

The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role.

Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

The ability to organise oneself and ones work so that duties are completed within deadlines and conform to organisational and legal requirements.

Responsible for ensuring the place of work is left secure at all times by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveries

Liaise with the Traffic Marshal to ensure a smooth flow of deliveries

Pack, label and arrange any items that need to be returned to the supplier

Ensuring AGVs are dispatched to the agreed schedule

Loading AGV roll cage, ensuring the cage has the correct AGV transponder cards

Ensure that all AGV transponder cards are returned to R&D and are stored in the agreed manner Checking allocated equipment prior to use and ensure all faults are reported to the patient support team leaders as they develop Carry out ad-hoc Traffic Marshall duties

Consider health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on others

Ensuring that safety instructions are complied with when using equipment

Report any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participate in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as required

Carry out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Departmental Written Systems of Work

Carry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of Practice

Attendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety.

You will be expected to always display a professional image

To wear clean official uniform and appropriate footwear and comply with Departmental and Trust policies relating to the wearing of jewellery, nail polish etc

To carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and required

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Understanding of Receipt & Distribution Activities
  • Knowledge of Automated Goods Vehicles operation
  • Hold a clean driving licence.
  • Working in busy/warehouse environment.
  • Previous experience of working in the hospital/health care environment.
Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Understanding of Receipt & Distribution Activities
  • Knowledge of Automated Goods Vehicles operation
  • Hold a clean driving licence.
  • Working in busy/warehouse environment.
  • Previous experience of working in the hospital/health care environment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Receipt & Distribution Manager

Mobin Malik

Mobin.malik@nbt.nhs.uk

07900690415

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TA-BSC-B2LA

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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