About this role
Job summary
This is a varied and important role within our Stores team, helping to ensure wards and departments receive the supplies they need to deliver safe and effective services. You will play a key part in managing deliveries, maintaining stock levels and supporting the smooth running of our supply chain operations.A significant part of the role involves working in cold-store environments, with temperatures as low as -22C. Full protective clothing and equipment will be provided, along with regular breaks to support your wellbeing while working in these conditions.We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and able to work accurately in a busy environment. You will be comfortable using computer systems, handling stock and communicating with colleagues, suppliers and service users to resolve
Main duties of the job
This role will involves spending up to 60% of your working week in temperatures as low as -22*C. Substantial PPE will be provided though and regular breaks from the extreme cold environment are also expected to be takenYou will need to ensure all deliveries are accepted and fully accounted for, correctly sorted and or put away in the correct areas and, when required, repackaged correctly for further distribution to wards and departmentsYou are expected to flag missing or damaged items to the Store Manager in a timely manner so they can rectify this issueYou will be expected to assist with the completion of weekly stock takes in multiple storage areas to ensure we maintain robust stock and wastage controlYou will also be expected to handle queries and solve problems that will come from various parties both via phone and email, regarding deliveries and goodsYou may come into contact with patients and need to be conscious of your safety as well as mindful of their needs.
In addition, you may be present during difficult situationsYou will have access to information and you will carry out training to understand what steps to take to make sure it is protected and remains confidentialYou will have regard to health and safety and infection prevention and control and follow the correct procedures for carrying out your tasks at all timesYou will demonstrate our company values of being caring and compassionate, respectful, and honest and transparent in all that you do
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band A (£12.92 per hour)
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.
Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team to achieve objectives and deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working in a stores/warehouse environment.
- Previous experience of stock control practices (accepting deliveries, stock taking, querying issues etc).
- Proven ability to use Microsoft Office and related packages including CRM software such as Oracle
- Experience working in a catering environment
- Process development.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders
- Good numeracy skills and an ability to interpret store stock data
- Good understanding of Food Hygiene requirements
- A good level of IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- You will need to be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a good level of GCSE Education or equivalent.
- Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or will be required to obtain one within first 6 months of appointment.
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
NTW Solutions Limited
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)