Job summary
- Main area
- Main Stores & Post Operative
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm))
- Job ref
- 177-CORP-6286608
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospital
- Town
- Gorleston
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Main Stores & Post Operative
NHS AfC: Band 2
Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for a Main Stores & Postal Operative, to work within the Procurement Department of the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, flexible and committed person to join the team.
Main Stores & Postal Service cover Receipt & Distribution & Postal Services. Applicants must have previous experience of receipt and distribution and strong customer service skills. It is essential candidates have the ability to undertake manual handling.
Candidates must be flexible in their role, as the post will form part of a multi skilled team. Basic computer skills are required as the successful candidates will use various software programs to produce documentation as part of their duties.
The rate of pay is in accordance with “Agenda for Change” Band 2.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of this role are:
- the acceptance and subsequent checking and booking in of deliveries into the Trust. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- the internal delivery and collection of post. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Warehousing / Postal Service Responsibilities
- To accept the delivery of all incoming goods for the various departments within the Hospital, including loan sets for theatres, samples and medications for Pathology and Pharmacy.
- Undertake delivery rounds to all relevant user points within the James Paget Hospital, delivery and collections of goods and stock in accordance with the Quality manual.
- Using the Powergate system to correctly book in and authorise payment by the Finance Department of goods received.
- Ensure all returns are dealt with effectively/promptly and records maintained.
- Ensuring the Postal service is maintained within the Trust.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or relevant knowledge/experience
- Full UK driving licence Cat B
Desirable criteria
- Forklift Licence / Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within a Stores Department
- Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles
- Basic computer skills and office-based programmes including outlook, excel and word
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Thomas Brice
- Job title
- Materials Management & Logistics Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 453580
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