Receipt & Distribution Assistant

Receipt and Distribution Assistant

This is a manual handling role working as part of a team to provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital. Responsibilities include scheduled and unscheduled movement of stock and items around the Hospital site, adhering to health & safety and manual handling practices.

Key duties include:

1. Assisting in the receipt of items into stock using the trust's procurement systems.
2. Identifying miss-deliveries and accurately recording details into the trust's IT systems.
3. Prioritising workloads to ensure critical items are received promptly.
4. Liaising with ward areas for the safe delivery of stock.

You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills, resilience under pressure, and a positive attitude are essential. You must adhere to departmental protocols, including dress code, cleanliness, and professionalism, in line with the Trust’s values.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We promote inclusion and encourage everyone to succeed through various staff networks and support systems, including a buddy program for new members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We are committed to compassionate care and staff wellbeing, offering extensive support through our Wellbeing Programme. As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we value learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to UHSussex.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Neal Eldridge
• Job Title: Supplies Team Leader
• Email: neal.eldridge@nhs.net
• Telephone: 01273 523448