Job summary
Your contribution will make a difference to people mobility and independence.
Our service provides mobility equipment which empowers people to maintain their independence and supports their daily living.
We are looking for hard working dynamic and innovative people who are team players but can also work independently within a warehouse stores environment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced warehouse / stores people to work within the POD team, in supporting the Posture and Mobility service by providing an efficient stores function. Your main duties will be
- Receiving deliveries and processing through our databases.
- Stock control,
- Pulling runs for our field service engineers. delivery drivers, clinical and technical staff. Liaising with other staff groups.
- The role is mainly physical manual handling with some elements of administration and housekeeping.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
To work as a member of the POD (Purchasing, Organising & Distribution team) supporting in the supply of posture and mobility equipment.
- Receive and process deliveries both parts & wheelchairs
- To participate in the issue, control, monitoring and distribution of medical equipment and parts
- To pull equipment ready for Engineers, delivery drivers and clinicians ensuring accuracy and timeliness of delivery
- To receipt goods and check against order, updating the asset register on our BEST database and the Oracle software
- To ensure all returned equipment is reconciled and put back in the general stock to support good stock control
- To monitor expected delivery dates and proactively liaise with suppliers to inform clinical/ technical staff concerning unavoidable delivery delays and stock shortages.
- To ensure and maintain a safe and clean working area within the department at all times.
- Participating in product, IT, customer care and other training courses as appropriate.
- To carry out any general administration as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
To work as a member of the POD (Purchasing, Organising & Distribution team) supporting in the supply of posture and mobility equipment.
- Receive and process deliveries both parts & wheelchairs
- To participate in the issue, control, monitoring and distribution of medical equipment and parts
- To pull equipment ready for Engineers, delivery drivers and clinicians ensuring accuracy and timeliness of delivery
- To receipt goods and check against order, updating the asset register on our BEST database and the Oracle software
- To ensure all returned equipment is reconciled and put back in the general stock to support good stock control
- To monitor expected delivery dates and proactively liaise with suppliers to inform clinical/ technical staff concerning unavoidable delivery delays and stock shortages.
- To ensure and maintain a safe and clean working area within the department at all times.
- Participating in product, IT, customer care and other training courses as appropriate.
- To carry out any general administration as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in customer care environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
- Previous experience of working in a warehouse or stores environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of mediums
- Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work
- Able to work with computers
- Appreciation of the importance of manual handling skills, all Trust policies and infection prevention
- Able to prioritise work
Desirable
- Good working use of Microsoft Office
- Able to work on own initiative
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible, adaptable and self motivated to the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure with potential for interrupted work pattern
- Able and willing to undertake training for this role
- Commitment to CPD
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Grade A*-C
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in Business Administration
Special Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle ( Ordering system)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in customer care environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
- Previous experience of working in a warehouse or stores environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of mediums
- Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work
- Able to work with computers
- Appreciation of the importance of manual handling skills, all Trust policies and infection prevention
- Able to prioritise work
Desirable
- Good working use of Microsoft Office
- Able to work on own initiative
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible, adaptable and self motivated to the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure with potential for interrupted work pattern
- Able and willing to undertake training for this role
- Commitment to CPD
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Grade A*-C
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in Business Administration
Special Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle ( Ordering system)
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).
