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Supply Chain Assistant

Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Location
Swansea, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
24 May 2025
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Specialist Area
Supply chain
Job Level
Co-ordinator / Controller
Sector
Public Sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
CIPS Membership
Non CIPS member
Job summary

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.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Job description

Job 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.

Job description
Job 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

  • NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse and Distribution (or willing to work towards) OR 3 GCSE's (including Maths and English) OR Equivalent level of experience
Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Warehouse and Distribution
  • Basic knowledge of medical items
Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of Warehousing/Stores Operations
Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Knowledge/Use of Handheld Devices for Stock Control

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse and Distribution (or willing to work towards) OR 3 GCSE's (including Maths and English) OR Equivalent level of experience
Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Warehouse and Distribution
  • Basic knowledge of medical items
Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of Warehousing/Stores Operations
Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Knowledge/Use of Handheld Devices for Stock Control
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 submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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 submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

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