About this role
Job summary
Supply chain Operative At JR site working Monday to Friday 5 day service, Working Closely with Clinical staff and other member of the supply chain team.
To provide an efficient and responsive Receipt, Distribution and Inventory/Materials Management service to wards and departments across the clinical site.
The post holder will ensure deliveries are processed accurately, stock is replenished in line with agreed levels, and materials are available to support safe and effective patient care.
The role forms part of a small, agile Supply Chain team and requires a flexible and responsible approach to work.
Main duties of the job
The Operational team based at the John Radcliffe Hospital requires a Supply chain operative.
Receive, unload and check deliveries in accordance with Trust procedures. Accurately record goods received using manual and electronic systems. Investigate and report delivery discrepancies to the Supply Chain Supervisor. Distribute goods to wards and departments in a timely manner, including same-day delivery where required. 2. Stock Replenishment & Ward Support
To work with Ward Sisters / Department Managers to agree on product ranges and stock levels held.
Ensure storage areas are maintained in line with good stock control principles. Replenish ward and department stock using barcode scanning linked to the Inventory Management (IM) System or NHS Supply Chain systems Expedite urgent stock requirements when required. Support the Supply Chain Supervisor in maintaining agreed service levels. Actively seek to identify and report any cost savings and benefits by alternative means of purchase. Look for opportunities to add non-stock items to Inventory/Materials Management either through Stock or Non-Stock supply chains. Assist in extending and embedding Inventory/Materials Management processes across departments. Participate in stock reviews and user meetings where required. Support other Inventory/Materials Management areas to provide cover for the service for colleagues working in other areas as required.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description Job responsibilities
Stock Control & Cycle Counting
Conduct scheduled cycle counts across all clinical and non-clinical departments in line with agreed counting programmes. Investigate and reconcile stock discrepancies in collaboration with ward/department staff and Materials Management. Ensure stock levels are accurate within inventory management systems. Escalate significant variances or stock risks to the Supply Chain Supervisor. Assist in identifying obsolete, slow-moving, or excess stock.
2. Receipt & Distribution
Receive, unload and check deliveries in accordance with Trust procedures. Accurately record goods received using manual and electronic systems. Investigate and report delivery discrepancies to the Supply Chain Supervisor. Distribute goods to wards and departments in a timely manner, including same-day delivery where required. Prepare and distribute goods to off-site locations and approved third parties where necessary. Maintain the Receipt & Distribution area as safe, clean and organised. Preparing and delivering goods to Wards and Departments and arranging distribution to other offsite Health bodies as well as on-site third parties, e.g. University Departments.
2. Stock Replenishment & Ward Support
To work with Ward Sisters / Department Managers to agree on product ranges and stock levels held. Ensure storage areas are maintained in line with good stock control principles. Replenish ward and department stock using barcode scanning linked to the Inventory Management (IM) System or NHS Supply Chain systems Expedite urgent stock requirements when required. A responsive, professional and caring attitude to customers is essential Lead and facilitate regular Stock Reviews with Departments 3. Service Support & Continuous Improvement
Support the Supply Chain Supervisor in maintaining agreed service levels. Actively seek to identify and report any cost savings and benefits by alternative means of purchase. Look for opportunities to add non-stock items to Inventory/Materials Management either through Stock or Non-Stock supply chains. Assist in extending and embedding Inventory/Materials Management processes across departments. Participate in stock reviews and user meetings where required. Support other Inventory/Materials Management areas to provide cover for the service for colleagues working in other areas as required. This role involves regular manual handling, including lifting and moving parcels, roll cages and stock items. The post holder will move between wards and departments as part of their daily duties. May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet service needs. Must follow Trust policies, including equality and diversity, at all times.
Person Specification
Offline Essential
Recruitment don't add criteria. Shortlist offline then come on Trac giving score of 2 for shortlisted candidate, and 0 for rejected
Experience Essential
6 Months NHS Supply chain and IM system experience
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.
Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)