Band 3 - Ward Inventory Controller/Goods Receiving Officer

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust | Watford | findajob.dwp.gov.uk |
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

To maintain hospital clinical area stock items to agreed levels, following a schedule of count, delivery and shelf replenishment.

To manage the receipt, computerised booking in system and delivery of all goods into the hospital site and to ensure accurate records are maintained of all movement of goods as per the goods receiving procedure. Responsible for the security of all incoming goods up to end user.
To be responsible for health and safety and security of the goods receiving area and related offices

Count, deliver and put away ward and department stock (including NHS Supply Chain items, non-stock items, printed forms, and stationery)

Follow materials management policies and procedures, including calculating and agreeing stock levels with ward managers

Follow the materials management monitoring procedure

Respond to enquiries in an efficient manner, overcoming barriers to understanding through well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills

Carry out non-stock materials management where necessary

Customer service activities such as progress chasing and task related problem solving

Follow and implement Trust product standardisation policy

Respond to NHS hazard notices appropriately

Maintain accurate and tidy records where necessary

Use IT systems to update various Trust purchasing systems

Receive goods into goods receiving area, checking for part delivery, non-delivery and damaged goods

Marshal goods for appropriate delivery

Full training will be offered to successful candidates

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Core hours 7.5 hours per day Mon-Fri – starting time 7 am or 8 am

Key relationships

All Trust staff regarding deliveries

Finance regarding goods receipting

Buying team regarding orders

Suppliers regarding goods delivery and despatch

Ward staff clinical and non-clinical

Ward managers – formal service interviews at least twice per year

This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024
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