Job vacancy: Supply Chain Assistant, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Paignton

Job summary

Main area: Supply Chain
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 388-6137145-A&C

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Unit 7, TSDFT Goods Inwards
Town: Paignton
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/09/2024 23:59

Supply Chain Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work alongside Supervisors/Supply Chain Officers to maintain a programme of stock checks, valuations and stock level authorisations with Ward Managers.
Inform warehouse management when stock is getting low.
Workload to be planned and issued by the Logistics Manager or Supervisors
Maintain good housekeeping with in the warehouse
Labelling pallets
Pick, pack and dispatch orders which are generated from the ordering system and emails
Multi drop to various GP and Community locations throughout the Torbay and South Devon Trust
Stock rotation
Load and unload deliveries using manual equipment and lifting machinery if trained
To collect all empty NHSSC cages/pallets around the Torbay and South Devon Trust and return to the cage compound on Level 1/Unit 7 on a daily basis – Must be complete prior to returning to Unit 7 at the end of the day. (if based there)
At least 2 visits to/from Unit 7 to clear any deliveries for the Trust per day – directed by Supervisors
Sign for items being dropped off by external couriers
Complete weekly vehicle log sheets and hand them to the Logistics Manager
If trained assisting with maintaining the forklift
To maintain/clean the vehicle to a high standard at all times and to report all faults to the Logistics Manager, Supervisor or Transport Department
To look after loading equipment and strapping at all times – report faulty/damaged to Logistics Manager or Supervisors if replacements required

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

Holder of a valid UK driving License

Desirable criteria

Experience in computerised stock control systems

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable criteria

NVQ Level 2 Warehousing and Storage or equivalent experience
Holder of a Full Driving Licence max 3 points to drive trust vehicles
Forklift Truck Licence holder

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Experience in computerised stock control systems
Proven relevant experience of working in a supplies and or retail environment
Conversant with Trust Movement & Manual Handling Policy

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Trust Procurement System
Experience with using Microsoft Excel & Word
Familiar with locations of Departments and Wards within Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.