Receipt and Distribution Operative

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services. The team on Oxford Road Campus in Manchester ensures delivery of goods to wards and departments, maintaining a robust audit trail and safeguarding items until they reach the end user.

The role supports improvements and liaises with NHS Supplies and procurement teams. With a focus on patient care and efficient service delivery, you will work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, upholding equal

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely delivery of goods to wards and departments with an audit trail.
• Maintain copies of signatures for signed-for items.
• Report accidents or incidents to the Receipt & Distribution Manager.
• Report faults to equipment, uniforms and PPE to the Receipt & Distribution Manager.
• Ensure deliveries of stock and non-stock items are within Trust guidelines.
• Ensure timely collection of returns for return to suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvements in service delivery.
• Work with management teams to identify improvements.
• Liaise with NHS Supplies and all procurement departments for receipt and distribution issues.
• Investigate complaints with managers and take remedial action to minimise repetition.
• Safeguard all items until delivery to end user.
• Use handheld computer/VDU and operate trolleys, cages, electric vehicles and pallets.
• Support other Receipt & Distribution roles as requested.
• From time to time support other Receipt & Distribution roles.

Tools

Handheld computer/VDU

Job description

• Accurate and timely delivery of all goods to wards and department ensuring an audit trail exists via Receipt and Distribution, To ensure all goods are delivered to Wards and Departments in a safe manner using equipment provided.
• Maintaining copies of all signatures for "signed for" items.
• Reporting to the Receipt & Distribution Manager any accident or incident.
• Reporting of faults to equipment, uniform and PPE to the Receipt & Distribution Manager.
• To make sure deliveries of stock and non-stock items are delivered within the Trust guidelines.
• To ensure all returns are collected in timely manner for return to suppliers.
• To ensure continuous improvements in all aspects of service delivery
• Work with the managements teams to identify improvements.
• To liaise with the NHS Supplies and all procurements departments for all receipt and distribution issues
• Together with respective managers, contribute to the investigation of all complaints received regarding Services and take remedial action to minimise repetition.
• To safeguard all items until delivery to the end user.
• Use handheld computer/VDU; manipulation of trolleys, cages, electrical vehicles and stacking pallets.
• Where reasonable support other Services as requested by the Receipt & Distribution.
• From time to time support other Receipt & Distribution roles

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.