Job summary
An opportunity to work in a busy, rewarding, customer-oriented environment. The role involves the receipt and delivery of goods to wards and departments at Watford General Hospital.
Full training will be offered to successful candidates.
Hours: 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday with occasional voluntary overtime at weekends/bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Receipt and delivery of goods to wards and departments at Watford General Hospital.
Following delivery instructions and obtaining proof of delivery
Respond to request for delivery promptly.
Assist the materials management team when required.
Pick and delivery PPE when required.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain an efficient receipt and delivery service with the aim being to deliver all goods on the day of receipt.
To accurately record receipt data on delivery schedule.
To maintain an excellent relationship with colleagues, ward and departmental staff and managers.
37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri, start and finish time to be agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain an efficient receipt and delivery service with the aim being to deliver all goods on the day of receipt.
To accurately record receipt data on delivery schedule.
To maintain an excellent relationship with colleagues, ward and departmental staff and managers.
37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri, start and finish time to be agreed.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- General standard of education
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Email
- Basic IT skills
- Working knowledge of Oracle/Inetgra or willingness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues
Skills and ability
Essential
- Team working
- Communication
- Literacy / numeracy
- Interpersonal skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised using own initiative and prioritise
- Well organised
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Able to promote the benefits of the supply chain function
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- General standard of education
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Email
- Basic IT skills
- Working knowledge of Oracle/Inetgra or willingness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues
Skills and ability
Essential
- Team working
- Communication
- Literacy / numeracy
- Interpersonal skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised using own initiative and prioritise
- Well organised
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Able to promote the benefits of the supply chain function
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).
