Overview
To provide a high-quality Receipting & Distribution service to Blackpool Victoria Hospital in line with Procurement Department procedures and Standing Financial Instructions. To provide and maintain a flexible, dedicated, comprehensive frontline support service to the staff and patients and provide a support service to other departments of the Trust. This involves undertaking a wide range of duties including delivering and handling consumables to enable the clinical and non-clinical departments of the Hospital to function effectively. To assist Trust Management in meeting the corporate objectives of the Trust. To deliver goods throughout the hospital site to wards and departments. Main duties of the job.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team to provide an efficient delivery service from the Receipt and Distribution point to the wards and Departments of Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
* Provide and contribute to a first-class customer care service to all users of the Trust.
* Deliver goods throughout the hospital site to wards and departments.
* Collect and return empty cartons and cages to the Receipt and Distribution Department.
* Undertake distribution duties as necessary using both motorised equipment and non-motorised equipment in accordance with training and proficiency skills.
* Ensure that the expectations of the service users are met through compliance with the Procurement Services Standards.
* Where necessary use the Procurement system for receipting of goods and expediting delivery queries.
* Attend training as required to meet statutory and service needs within the Service.
* Ensure compliance with written procedures for all aspects of the Receipt and Distribution Services, forming the basis of Procurement Standards and induction training.
* Attend incidents of fire, security and major incidents, in line with operational procedures.
* Have responsibility for the safe and effective utilisation of equipment used by the Service.
* Any other duties as required.
Experience & Qualifications
* Experience of a customer service-related department or similar environment.
* Experience of working in/with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Desirable: Experience of NHS Supply Chain stock control or purchasing/supply systems.
* Experience of working within a Stock Control, Purchase, supply / logistics environment.
* GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or equivalent relevant experience; organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills.
* Good working knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Office & Excel.
* Desirable: Experience of working in NHS or other public sector environments.
Other Information
The post is based within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and reports to the Receipting and Distribution Manager. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer with a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust and to reflect diverse communities. We welcome applications from all, including BAME communities. Appointments will be made on merit.
Disclosures and DBS checks: Depending on the role, a disclosure check may be required. DBS costs may be recovered from salary for successful appointments. Guidance on DBS checks and infection prevention/control processes is provided by the Trust. The vacancy may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you check email regularly for communications about your application.
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