Band 2 - Supply Chain Distribution Officer, Procurement

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Band 2 - Supply Chain Distribution Officer. The role involves delivering goods to various wards and departments, ensuring unpacking is done safely, and maintaining high service levels in the supply chain function. The ideal candidate will support the materials management team and follow health and safety policies during their duties. This position offers flexible working options to promote a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing programs

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to wards and departments, whenever possible on the day of receipt.
• Unpack trolleys/pallets in a safe manner in suitable locations.
• Marshal goods into the goods receiving area, safely unloading pallets/roll cages/tote boxes from vehicles.

Job description

We are pleased to inform you of a vacancy for the position of Band 2 - Supply Chain Distribution Officer. The role involves delivering goods to wards and departments, aiming to complete deliveries on the day of receipt whenever possible.

The post holder will be responsible for unpacking trolleys and pallets safely, placing them in appropriate locations, and ensuring deliveries are transported securely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to wards and departments, whenever possible on the day of receipt.
• Unpack trolleys/pallets in a safe manner in suitable locations.
• Marshal goods into the goods receiving area, safely unloading pallets/roll cages/tote boxes from vehicles, checking and signing driver's documentation when required.
• Obtain recipient signatures at all times for non‑stock deliveries or as required by the Goods Receiving Officer.
• Respond to enquiries efficiently and act as a liaison between wards/department and other staff in the Supply Chain function.
• Maintain high service levels for receipt and distribution of goods at all times.
• Follow Trust moving and handling policies and procedures, work safely using all equipment responsibly, and comply with Health and Safety and Work Acts.
• Collect and return empty roll cages/tote boxes to the Goods Receiving area for return to NHS Supply Chain Distribution Centre.
• Assist the materials management team with ward replenishment when required.

About the Trust

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to support a good work‑life balance.