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Job summary

Main area
Supply Chain
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
043-EA039-0524
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£22,720 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership logo

Supply Chain Assistant

Band 2

If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

Job overview

The successful candidate will work as a member of a very busy team involved with the receipting, picking and packing of stock items, barcoding and delivery of stock to wards and departments throughout the hospital. Unloading of lorries, yearly stock take and general stores duties.

The post will involve coverage of a large area around the hospital and it will involve a lot of walking.

Main duties of the job

Exchange information both internally and externally with staff and suppliers regarding deliveries, including delivery times and damaged goods. “Book in” goods via the Oracle FMS system.

Ensure correct rotation and storage of goods (where applicable). Assist in stocktaking when requested.

Carry out day to day cleaning and general care of all store’s equipment. 

To liaise with hospital personnel at R/D/delivery points and ensure all documentation is signed and completed as appropriate. Providing and receiving routine information orally and/or in writing, to inform Customers and work colleagues.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.  We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement.  Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.  We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity.  We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse and Distribution (or willing to work towards)
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 in Warehouse and Distribution Basic knowledge of medical

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of COSHH

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Customer Service ExcellenceHyderus o ran anabledd - ymroddedigDisability confident committedMenopause Workplace PledgeEnei MemberLexcel Legal Practice Quality MarkRhwydwaith Network 75 logoEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul King
Job title
R&D manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773319
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