Receipts and Distribution Assistant

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking a candidate for efficient stock management responsibilities. You will be responsible for ordering and receipting goods, using electronic systems for compliance, and ensuring accurate maintenance of stock records. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and be able to work well in a team. Knowledge of barcode scanning systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• General ability to communicate effectively in English and/or Welsh.
• Familiarity with delivery systems and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Order goods and services using the electronic system.
• Maintain accurate records of goods ordered and receipts.
• Check goods for damage and compliance with delivery notes.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Knowledge of scanning devices

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Good Standard of Secondary Education

Tools

Barcode scanning equipment

Job description

The post holder will work as part of the local materials management team contributing to the efficient and effective movement of stock from order, through delivery to destination.

Whilst many of the tasks are generally routine the daily functioning of the department may at times be disrupted or unpredictable therefore a flexible approach is essential.

Main duties of the job

Order goods and services using the Health Boards electronic system ensuring compliance with the Health Boards Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)

Receipting of deliveries using the Health Boards electronic system ensuring compliance with the Health Boards SFIs

Use barcode scanning equipment to keep control of stock when receiving goods

Maintain accurate and up to date record of all goods ordered and receipted

Assist in the safe off-loading of deliveries ensuring that goods and packaging are intact, there is no sign of leakage or spills, checking for signs of damage and / or tampering

Unpack and check items against delivery note and order information, ensuring accuracy and recording discrepancies. Report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately

Check goods for sufficient shelf life dates where necessary, reporting short shelf life to supervisor immediately

Maintain accurate and up to date record of all goods delivered

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good Standard of Secondary Education
• Knowledge of scanning devices, bar code readers etc

Experience

• Good Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Delivery Systems

Abilities

• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
• Work Effectively with other professions
• Able to work as part of a Team

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.