Supply Chain Operative

Job description

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

This post offers an excellent on-the-job training opportunity in our customer focused, proactive Supplies and Procurement Department which is responsible for purchasing a comprehensive range of goods and services and delivering an enhanced materials management services to wards and theatres.

Main duties of the job

This role entails a range of supply chain duties that encompasses, delivery and distribution of goods using electric towing tugs, raising orders, stock receipting, stock delivery, stock management and stock replenishment. The post involves the use of computerised ordering systems and Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Candidates should have good interpersonal and customer service skills, a good standard of written and verbal English, good organisational skills and be able to work as an effective team member together with a flexible and self-motivated approach to work.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

About us

This post is based at the Manor Hospital in Walsall in the Regional Distribution Centre which is serviced by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust which is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist center for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact information details

Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact information details

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience/knowledge to competently use Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 3 GCSE grades of C or above
• Good standard of general edducation

Desirable

• NVQII in procurement or warehousing
• CIPS qualified

Experience

Essential

• Experience of stock control & stock control systems
• Experience in general warehousing duties
• Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
• Experience of handling customer telephone queries
• Experience of using purchase to pay to pay (P2P) systems
• Customer service experience
• Experience of receiving, checking and receipting stock
• Experience of raising or receipting purchase orders

Desirable

• Previous experience working within NHS Material Management
• Experience of handling and resolving customer queries
• Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
• Experience of NHS ordering systems
• Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
• Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive mindset in respect of - Supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agreed objectives
• Experience of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
• Customer friendly approach
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively
• Ability to meet timescales.
• Flexible approach to work/adaptable/willing to cover for others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic/Positive/Self-motivated.
• Job involves manual labour - On-going requirement throughout the working day to manoeuvre, handle stock and materials in line with manual handling techniques
• willingness to embrace new ways of working

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience/knowledge to competently use Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 3 GCSE grades of C or above
• Good standard of general edducation

Desirable

• NVQII in procurement or warehousing
• CIPS qualified

Experience

Essential

• Experience of stock control & stock control systems
• Experience in general warehousing duties
• Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
• Experience of handling customer telephone queries
• Experience of using purchase to pay to pay (P2P) systems
• Customer service experience
• Experience of receiving, checking and receipting stock
• Experience of raising or receipting purchase orders

Desirable

• Previous experience working within NHS Material Management
• Experience of handling and resolving customer queries
• Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
• Experience of NHS ordering systems
• Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
• Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive mindset in respect of - Supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agreed objectives
• Experience of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
• Customer friendly approach
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively
• Ability to meet timescales.
• Flexible approach to work/adaptable/willing to cover for others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic/Positive/Self-motivated.
• Job involves manual labour - On-going requirement throughout the working day to manoeuvre, handle stock and materials in line with manual handling techniques
• willingness to embrace new ways of working

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

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