About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Main Stores & Postal Operative, to work within the Procurement Department of the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, flexible and committed person to join the team.
Main Stores & Postal Service cover Receipt & Distribution & Postal Services. Applicants must have previous experience of receipt and distribution and strong customer service skills. It is essential candidates have the ability to undertake manual handling.
Candidates must be flexible in their role, as the post will form part of a multi skilled team. Basic computer skills are required as the successful candidates will use various software programs to produce documentation as part of their duties.
The rate of pay is in accordance with "Agenda for Change" Band 2.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of this role are:
the acceptance and subsequent checking and booking in of deliveries into the Trust. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy. the internal delivery and collection of post. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Warehousing / Postal Service Responsibilities
To accept the delivery of all incoming goods for the various departments within the Hospital, including loan sets for theatres, samples and medications for Pathology and Pharmacy. Undertake delivery rounds to all relevant user points within the James Paget Hospital, delivery and collections of goods and stock in accordance with the Quality manual. Using the Oracle/Elcom systems to correctly book in and authorise payment by the Finance Department of goods received. Ensure all returns are dealt with effectively/promptly and records maintained. Ensuring the Postal service is maintained within the Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 or relevant knowledge/experience
Desirable
Forklift Licence / Certificate Full UK driving licence Cat B
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience within a Stores Department Basic computer skills and office-based programmes including excel and word Communication Skills, using outlook (e-mail) and Telephone
Desirable
Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Good organisational skills Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)