Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-7359137-COR
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire NHS foundation trust
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/08/2025
Employer heading
Logistics Operative
NHS AfC: Band 3
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
Logistics Operatives will be the first line contact with end users to identify requirements, place orders, receive supplies and place them in the correct stock locations at ward/department level using bar code and IT systems as appropriate, where consumables top-up systems have been established and will be an ambassador for the Procurement Department.
The Post Holder will be responsible for other supply chain activities including put away of goods, receipting goods, distribution of goods, and return of goods.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a team accountable for receiving and delivering goods to the Trust's internal customers.
The job requires an individual who can:
• Become familiar with the different medical products ordered by the Trust
• Win and retain the confidence of the Clinical/Ward/Departmental staff that you deal with on a daily basis
• Use IT systems in delivering the service
• Communicate confidently with staff of all levels
• Check deliveries into goods-inwards area, completing delivery record
• Provide material management service to locations throughout the Trust
• Replenish stock in accordance with defined protocols governing rotation and security
• Work with delivery drivers, suppliers and contractors to co-ordinate timely deliveries
Logistics Operatives will be the first line contact with users and will be an ambassador for the Procurement Department. The Post Holder will be responsible for other supply chain activities including goods receipting, distribution of goods and the return of goods.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To identify requirements, place orders, receive supplies and place them in the correct stock locations at ward/department level using bar code and IT systems as appropriate, where consumables top-up systems have been established
2. To identify and resolve variances in stock consumption patterns through review with internal users
3. To draw to the attention of the user any consistent miss-use of the storage areas which is leading to inefficiency
4. To provide any negative feedback on order status to users, and to provide suggested alternative options
5. To input stock requisitions to the Trust Oracle system & NHS Supply Chain system when required
6. To respond to customer enquiries in accordance with laid down procedures
7. To report all stock shortages to the Logistics & Supply Chain Manager and ensure follow-up
8. To carry out investigations with Procurement managers of areas/products that may be rationalised into the Materials Management supply chain
9. To review products held in ward store areas and supplied by a third party and identify whether they may be supplied by NHS Supply Chain
10. To process, maintain records and provide statistical and management information
11. To implement improved working procedures for establishing and maintaining total quality standards to agreed levels, as agreed with the Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
12. To use Information Technology effectively in delivering the foregoing tasks
13. To gain the trust and respect of the internal users through delivering a first class service
14. To receipt goods via the Purchase Order System at the point of delivery to the Trust
15. Provide a professional Goods-Inwards receiving service for the Trust. Deal effectively with delivery drivers to ensure that goods are clearly addressed with Trust order reference information, to be checked against ordering system
16. Exercise judgement over what is / is not acceptable in terms of (a) damaged packaging, (b) incomplete address information, and (c) wrong deliveries. Check questionable deliveries in the presence of delivery driver, and if information is unclear or goods are damaged, ensure these are taken away again.
17. Ensure received goods are stored correctly at goods-inwards store.
18. Maintain knowledge of the goods-inwards store, identifying items which have not progressed and initiating actions to resolve these.
19. Maintain a practical knowledge of the working patterns in the Trust to plan and organise delivery routes within broad areas of the Trust (e.g. North Block, South Block etc) to meet user requirements.
20. To manage goods returned procedure, through contacting users, Contract & Supplies Officers, suppliers and couriers.
21. To ensure that tote boxes and cages are clean.
22. To engage with all user departments within the Trust to ensure compliance to the standardisation and rationalisation programme within the Trust.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Stock management and receipting
Desirable criteria
- Technical abilities like using specific IT software
Communication
Essential criteria
- Speaking clearly, concisely, and confidently, adjusting tone and language to the audience
Desirable criteria
- Crafting well-structured, error-free documents like emails, and reports
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pauly Mander
- Job title
- Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 6842
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