Job summary
This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.
Band: 3 Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
Join our friendly Procurement and Supply Department and play a key role keeping wards and departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital and St Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight, stocked and ready to treat patients.
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.
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
- Operate the Inventory Management System to process, track and replenish stock.
- Usean advanced Inventory Management System, utilising barcode technology to order medical and surgical products.
- Pick, pack and deliver medical and surgical supplies to wards and departments.
- Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock audits.
- Provide friendly, efficient customer service to clinical and non-clinical teams.
- Prioritise workload to meet deadlines and respond to urgent requests.
- Perform light manual handling as required and follow health and safety procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain processes.
What we are looking for
- Enthusiastic team player with a positive, customer focused attitude.
- Keyboard and basic IT skills; full training on our Inventory Management System will be given.
- Good verbal communication and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and clinical teams.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Willingness to undertake light lifting and follow manual handling guidance.
- The skill to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in supply chain, stock control, retail, hospitality or a hospital environment is desirable but not essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operate the Inventory Management System to process, track and replenish stock.
- Usean advanced Inventory Management System, utilising barcode technology to order medical and surgical products.
- Pick, pack and deliver medical and surgical supplies to wards and departments.
- Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock audits.
- Provide friendly, efficient customer service to clinical and non-clinical teams.
- Prioritise workload to meet deadlines and respond to urgent requests.
- Perform light manual handling as required and follow health and safety procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain processes.
What we are looking for
- Enthusiastic team player with a positive, customer focused attitude.
- Keyboard and basic IT skills; full training on our Inventory Management System will be given.
- Good verbal communication and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and clinical teams.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Willingness to undertake light lifting and follow manual handling guidance.
- The skill to prioritise your workload whilst understanding that you will have to meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in supply chain, stock control, retail, hospitality or a hospital environment is desirable but not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level
Desirable
- Training in moving and handling goods.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a service industry
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level
Desirable
- Training in moving and handling goods.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a service industry
- 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
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.
