JR - Supply chain operative

• Receive, unload and check deliveries in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Accurately record goods received using manual and electronic systems.
• Investigate and report delivery discrepancies to the Supply Chain Supervisor.
• Distribute goods to wards and departments in a timely manner, including same-day delivery where required.

• Ensure storage areas are maintained in line with good stock control principles.
• Replenish ward and department stock using barcode scanning linked to the Inventory Management (IM) System or NHS Supply Chain systems
• Expedite urgent stock requirements when required.
• Support the Supply Chain Supervisor in maintaining agreed service levels.
• Actively seek to identify and report any cost savings and benefits by alternative means of purchase. Look for opportunities to add non-stock items to Inventory/Materials Management either through Stock or Non-Stock supply chains.
• Assist in extending and embedding Inventory/Materials Management processes across departments.
• Participate in stock reviews and user meetings where required.
• Support other Inventory/Materials Management areas to provide cover for the service for colleagues working in other areas as required.

• Stock Control & Cycle Counting
• Conduct scheduled cycle counts across all clinical and non-clinical departments in line with agreed counting programmes.
• Investigate and reconcile stock discrepancies in collaboration with ward/department staff and Materials Management.
• Ensure stock levels are accurate within inventory management systems.
• Escalate significant variances or stock risks to the Supply Chain Supervisor.
• Assist in identifying obsolete, slow-moving, or excess stock.

• Receive, unload and check deliveries in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Accurately record goods received using manual and electronic systems.
• Investigate and report delivery discrepancies to the Supply Chain Supervisor.
• Distribute goods to wards and departments in a timely manner, including same-day delivery where required.
• Prepare and distribute goods to off-site locations and approved third parties where necessary.
• Maintain the Receipt & Distribution area as safe, clean and organised.
• Preparing and delivering goods to Wards and Departments and arranging distribution to other offsite Health bodies as well as on-site third parties, e.g. University Departments.

• To work with Ward Sisters / Department Managers to agree on product ranges and stock levels held.
• Ensure storage areas are maintained in line with good stock control principles.
• Replenish ward and department stock using barcode scanning linked to the Inventory Management (IM) System or NHS Supply Chain systems
• Expedite urgent stock requirements when required.
• A responsive, professional and caring attitude to customers is essential
• Lead and facilitate regular Stock Reviews with Departments

• Support the Supply Chain Supervisor in maintaining agreed service levels.
• Actively seek to identify and report any cost savings and benefits by alternative means of purchase. Look for opportunities to add non-stock items to Inventory/Materials Management either through Stock or Non-Stock supply chains.
• Assist in extending and embedding Inventory/Materials Management processes across departments.
• Participate in stock reviews and user meetings where required.
• Support other Inventory/Materials Management areas to provide cover for the service for colleagues working in other areas as required.
• This role involves regular manual handling, including lifting and moving parcels, roll cages and stock items.
• The post holder will move between wards and departments as part of their daily duties.
• May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet service needs.
• Must follow Trust policies, including equality and diversity, at all times.

Essential

• Recruitment don't add criteria. Shortlist offline then come on Trac giving score of 2 for shortlisted candidate, and 0 for rejected

Essential

• 6 Months NHS Supply chain and IM system experience