Job summary
- Main area
- Supply Chain
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (full time)
- Job ref
- 043-EA087-1024
- Employer
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Prince Charles Hospital
- Town
- Merthyr Tydil
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Supply Chain Assistant
Band 2
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
The successful candidate will work as a member of a very busy team involved with the receipting, picking and packing of stock items, barcoding and delivery of stock to wards and departments throughout the hospital. Unloading of lorries, yearly stock take and general stores duties.
The post will involve coverage of a large area around the hospital and it will involve a lot of walking.
Main duties of the job
Exchange information both internally and externally with staff and suppliers regarding deliveries, including delivery times and damaged goods. “Book in” goods via the Oracle FMS system.
Ensure correct rotation and storage of goods (where applicable). Assist in stocktaking when requested.
Carry out day to day cleaning and general care of all store’s equipment.
To liaise with hospital personnel at R/D/delivery points and ensure all documentation is signed and completed as appropriate. Providing and receiving routine information orally and/or in writing, to inform Customers and work colleagues.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Offering a 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 visit https://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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse and Distribution (or willing to work towards)
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Warehouse and Distribution Basic knowledge of medical
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of COSHH
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wayne Davies
- Job title
- R&D manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01685 721721
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