Band 3 - Ward Inventory Controller/Goods Receiving Officer, Supplies

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 23 January 2025

Job summary

To maintain hospital clinical area stock items to agreed levels, following a schedule of count, delivery and shelf replenishment.

To manage the receipt, computerised booking in system and delivery of all goods into the hospital site and to ensure accurate records are maintained of all movement of goods as per the goods receiving procedure.

Responsible for the security of all incoming goods up to end user.

To be responsible for health and safety and security of the goods receiving area and related offices.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

Count, deliver and put away ward and department stock (including NHS Supply Chain items, non-stock items, printed forms, and stationery).

Follow materials management policies and procedures, including calculating and agreeing stock levels with ward managers.

Follow the materials management monitoring procedure.

Respond to enquiries in an efficient manner, overcoming barriers to understanding through well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills.

Carry out non-stock materials management where necessaryCustomer service activities such as progress chasing and task related problem solving.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £26,958 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-E-6547-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Follow and implement Trust product standardisation policy.

Respond to NHS hazard notices appropriately.

Maintain accurate and tidy records where necessary.

Use IT systems to update various Trust purchasing systems.

Receive goods into goods receiving area, checking for part delivery, non-delivery and damaged goods.

Marshal goods for appropriate delivery.

Full training will be offered to successful candidates.

Core hours 7.5 hours per day Mon-Fri starting time 8 am.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Follow and implement Trust product standardisation policy.

Respond to NHS hazard notices appropriately.

Maintain accurate and tidy records where necessary.

Use IT systems to update various Trust purchasing systems.

Receive goods into goods receiving area, checking for part delivery, non-delivery and damaged goods.

Marshal goods for appropriate delivery.

Full training will be offered to successful candidates.

Core hours 7.5 hours per day Mon-Fri starting time 8 am.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

General standard of education
NVQ level 2 in appropriate subject or relevant experience.

Desirable

English and Maths GCSE's or equivalent
ECDL pass

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to use handheld PDA bar code reader
Ability to use IT systems: NHS Supply Chain, Integra eSeries
Outlook email

Desirable

Knowledge of MS Excel, Word

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Experience of working in a stores/stock control environment
Task related problem solving
Customer relations skills

Desirable

Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

General standard of education
NVQ level 2 in appropriate subject or relevant experience.

Desirable

English and Maths GCSE's or equivalent
ECDL pass

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to use handheld PDA bar code reader
Ability to use IT systems: NHS Supply Chain, Integra eSeries
Outlook email

Desirable

Knowledge of MS Excel, Word

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Experience of working in a stores/stock control environment
Task related problem solving
Customer relations skills

Desirable

Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues

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).

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