Blackstaff Road- Belfast
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining agreed stock levels within the Stores Department which include the provision of daily Pharmacy pack delivery to Station, Medical & Pharmaceutical stores, Stationery store, Fuel Stock, General equipment store and the Mobile Emergency Equipment Vehicle stock. He/she will be responsible for the ordering/receipting and issuing of stock according to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures and for providing a courier service within the Trust.
The post holder will be required to participate in a 7 day / 24 hour on call rota.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To assist in the requisitioning, receipt, custody and issue of all stock items which are the responsibility of the Stores and Procurement Manager.
1. To communicate with internal / external stakeholders in relation to issues such as supply & delivery and providing advice on procurement & supply issues.
2. To assist in maintaining effective working relationships between the Stores Department and with internal / external stakeholders on all matters affecting the issue, receipt and custody of stock, re-order levels etc.
3. To follow up orders with suppliers, obtaining prices, deliveries and non-delivery information, as required.
4. To liaise directly with Pharmacy and with NIAS Senior Officers to comply with current legislation for the supply and delivery of Pharmacy Packs to stations / locations across the Trust.
5. To provide a daily courier service as and when required to stations / locations across the Trust
6. To assist in undertaking spot checks on stock items and annual stocktaking and report findings to the Stores and Procurement Manager, as required.
7. To participate in emergency call-out operations in the Mobile Emergency Equipment vehicle in response to major incidents eg airport exercises and Out of Hours reporting issues for Estates & Pharmacy.
8. To be responsible for the basic repair and maintenance of equipment and estate as appropriate to the post holder’s role.
9. To assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures applicable to the Stores Department.
10. To be responsible for the signing out of equipment to staff / managers within agreed financial limits.
11. To take all necessary steps to ensure security of stocks, adhering to appropriate procedures at all times.
12. To maintain Stores information systems (manual and computerised) in respect of stock, non-stock and fuel.
13. To analyse data in relation to stock levels, orders, deliveries, receipts, lost/damaged items of stock, repairs or returns, expiry dates
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor
Criteria
Ideally no more than 6-8 criteria in this section
Experience
Experience of using Microsoft Office or equivalent systems
Qualifications
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) foundation stage or equivalent qualification and a minimum of one years’ experience in a stores and/or distribution environment.
OR
5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent educational qualifications and a minimum of one years’ experience in a stores and/or distribution environment.
OR
A minimum of two years’ experience in a stores and/or distribution environment.
Other
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
Currently hold a Category C1 driving licence OR present evidence of attainment of a Category C1 driving licence prior to commencement of the post.
Must participate in a 7 day/24 hour on call rota.
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
Skills / Abilities
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Keyboard and IT skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge
Knowledge of Finance policies and procedures
Knowledge of spreadsheets