Band 2 Material Movements Operative

The closing date is 16th Oct 2024

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of clinical and non-clinical products and to ensure accurate, timely picking and packing of orders. To operate as per trust policies and SOP's in order to provide and efficient and effective Logistics service to the end user.

Post holders will be required to operate at multi sites across the Trust's campus.

Please note - location for this vacancy is:

32-34 Melchett Rd,

Kings Norton,

Kings Norton Business Centre,

Birmingham

B30 3HS

Main duties, tasks & skills required

1.To undertake all operational warehouse and/or Receipt and Distribution Point duties in accordance with agreed operating procedures (SOP's) at any distribution point serviced by the Trust for which appropriate training will be provided if necessary.

2.To inspect, check and report any defect or damaged goods/ supplies received to the Logistics Management in a timely manner.

3.To monitor and assist in unloading and loading of vehicles in a safe manner, ensuring adequate security of goods is maintained at all times according to legal requirements.

4.To ensure Health and Safety, COSHH, Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act and Regulations, Weight Restrictions and local operating procedures are followed at all times ensuring that adequate security of goods is maintained at all times.

5.To ensure daily delivery schedules/delivery point times are always met.

6.To check and put away receipted goods in to correct stock locations ensuring stock rotation principles are followed as per SOP undertaking stock replenishment duties.

7.To accurately pick goods and suitably pack for issue to the customer as per SOP.

8.To carry out stock taking duties as required on supplied goods or containers and assist in the investigations of shortages / discrepancies.

9.To follow SOP regarding product recall to ensure the effective removal of the affected product from the warehouse and wards (if required).

Please see attached for full JD/PS

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Good standard of literacy and numeracy 

Desirable

*Experience using WHM software including Sage / CMM / SAP

Experience

Essential

*Working within a warehouse environment

*Understanding of stock rotation and location items

*Understanding of barcode systems

*Able to prioritise tickets and requisitions to meet input and delivery schedules

*Knowledge of item functionality

Desirable

*Inventory Control

*Pharmacy processes

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Proven computer skills

*Possess good written and verbal communication skills

*Reliable

*Punctual

*Motivated

*Good team player

*Evidence of commitment to continual professional development (CPD)

Desirable

*Up to date Counterbalance License

*Up to date Reach Truck License

*Up to date Category 'C1' LGV driving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a su