Job summary
This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.
Band: 3 Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
The Trusts Procurement and Supply Department needs an enthusiastic team player to join our Supply Chain Team, to provide essential services to wards and departments, throughout the Queen Alexandra and St. Marys Hospitals.
About us
Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some knowledge of supply chain management and the use of hand held bar code readers would be useful, but not essential, as would the use of Procurement and Inventory systems, however full training will be provided. You should have experience of working in a customer services environment and be prepared to undertake light lifting. Keyboard skills are essential.You will have a flexible approach to work and the ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues. You will be able to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.Whilst our Procurement team is based at Lakeside North Harbour, our Supply Chain Teams are based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth as well as at St. Marys in Newport IoW.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some knowledge of supply chain management and the use of hand held bar code readers would be useful, but not essential, as would the use of Procurement and Inventory systems, however full training will be provided. You should have experience of working in a customer services environment and be prepared to undertake light lifting. Keyboard skills are essential.You will have a flexible approach to work and the ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues. You will be able to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.Whilst our Procurement team is based at Lakeside North Harbour, our Supply Chain Teams are based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth as well as at St. Marys in Newport IoW.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a service industry .
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level.
Desirable
- Warehouse or general retail experience Training in moving and handling goods including use of a Forklift.
- Working towards an NVQ qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate in written and oral English.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database,and presentation software.
- Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices.
Desirable
- Some knowledge of supply chain management and the use of hand held bar code readers; experience with Procurement and Inventory systems.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Well-developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines Ability to act and ensure delivery.
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach.
Desirable
- Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
- Able to use initiative and work independently.
- Well organised, able to prioritise both own workload and that of team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a service industry .
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level.
Desirable
- Warehouse or general retail experience Training in moving and handling goods including use of a Forklift.
- Working towards an NVQ qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate in written and oral English.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database,and presentation software.
- Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices.
Desirable
- Some knowledge of supply chain management and the use of hand held bar code readers; experience with Procurement and Inventory systems.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Well-developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines Ability to act and ensure delivery.
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach.
Desirable
- Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
- Able to use initiative and work independently.
- Well organised, able to prioritise both own workload and that of team members.
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.
