NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Assistant Logistics & Materials Management Business Officer

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Job summary

If you're looking for a career in Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport that keeps you motivated, offers potential for personal development and puts you in a position to make a positive difference to the NHS in Wales, then NWSSP Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport has a career that will interest you. NWSSP is an established employer that supports the delivery of goods and services to NHS Wales. We aim to be an organisation that is thought of positively by people who work both for us and with us, whilst adhering to a clear set of values that underpin everything we do and aim to be an indispensable partner for our customers. We are an award winning employer, regularly being recognised both locally and nationally for the work that we do for NHS Wales.

The main base will be NHS Wales IP5 Imperial Park Newport. The role is a Peripatetic and will cover Aneurin Bevan / Cardiff & Vale / Cwm Taf / Swansea Bay / Hywel Dda University Health Board sites, as and when required.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description for further details.To work under own initiative (without close supervision) but with the day-to-day support from the Materials Managers/Project Team and senior staff members, across Health Board sites.

To communicate effectively to stakeholders, suppliers, various departments, and senior members of staff.

To provide support across all 'go-live' sites.

To manage and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained, within wards/departments and assist with reviewing par levels on a regular basis. To assist Stock Controllers with achieving rationalisation of stock by optimising stock levels and dealing with slow or non-moving stock.To ensure system generated cycle count tasks for checking stock quantities are monitored and actioned daily.To resolve queries with stock issues, including stock deficiency, damaged goods, and unclear orders, using own initiative and provide advice for corrective procedures to minimise the risk for future events.To utilise various computer systems that assist with the implementation of Scan for Safety.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Details

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC237-1124

Job locations

Unit 5, Imperial Park

Celtic Lakes

Newport

NP10 8UL


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.

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.

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate literacy/numeracy
  • NVQ Level 3/working towards or relevant experience
  • Materials Management experience
  • Experience working within a supply chain environment
  • Ability to travel in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the post
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Organisational skills, including prioritising workloads
  • Basic IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of systems and procedures
  • Stock Control systems
  • Supply Chain processes
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Previous experience working within NHS environment
Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate literacy/numeracy
  • NVQ Level 3/working towards or relevant experience
  • Materials Management experience
  • Experience working within a supply chain environment
  • Ability to travel in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the post
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Organisational skills, including prioritising workloads
  • Basic IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of systems and procedures
  • Stock Control systems
  • Supply Chain processes
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Previous experience working within NHS environment

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Unit 5, Imperial Park

Celtic Lakes

Newport

NP10 8UL


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Unit 5, Imperial Park

Celtic Lakes

Newport

NP10 8UL


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Logistics & Materials Management Business Partner

Chris Elliott

chris.elliott@wales.nhs.uk

07950122900

Details

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC237-1124

Job locations

Unit 5, Imperial Park

Celtic Lakes

Newport

NP10 8UL


Supporting documents

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