Storekeeper

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Stores/Stock Handler to support wards and departments with goods reception, stock management and order distribution on site. The role involves physical handling, database updates, and responding to ward enquiries to ensure smooth, uninterrupted ward services.

You will work within a clinical environment, contributing to a reliable stores service and assisting in maintaining accurate stock records. The position is based at the George Eliot Hospital campus.

Responsibilities

• Receiving goods from suppliers/carriers and unloading in all weather conditions.
• Check goods received and input onto the stock management system or distribute non-stock receipts to end-users.
• Maintain the ward top up system to support day-to-day operations and assist in compiling orders for stock held in store.
• Maintain data on the computerised stock management system and ensure information is up to date.
• Pick, pack and distribute ordered stores to wards/departments; lifting and transporting by hand in cages and awkward loads.
• Deal with enquiries from wards/departments and resolve issues or refer unresolved matters to the Deputy Materials Manager.
• Process ad hoc orders from ward staff quickly and efficiently.
• In stock shortages, advise on alternative products and prioritise stock delivery to maintain ward services.
• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Stores Service to all wards and departments on site.

Job description

• Receiving goods from suppliers/ carriers, which include manually unloading supply vehicles in all weather conditions, as required.
• Check goods received and deal with any discrepancies. Input the information onto the computerised stock management system or distribute non-stock receipts to end-users.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the ward 'top up system' in order to support the day-to-day operation of the Trust assisting in the compilation of orders, for goods held in store with Ward/ Department staff to ensure that their stock levels are realistic and workable.
• Maintaining the data on the computerised stock management system and ensuring data is up to date and correct.
• Pick, pack and distribute ordered stores to wards/ departments promptly. This is undertaken on a regular daily basis and entails lifting and transporting by hand in cages and sometimes awkward loads, in all weather conditions throughout the shift.
• Deal with enquiries from wards/ departments and ensure that their problems are solved to their satisfaction where possible. Referring any unsolved problems to the Deputy Materials Manager as soon as practicable.
• Process ad hoc orders from ward staff in a speedy and efficient manner.
• In the situation of stock shortages, advise on alternative products and prioritise stock delivery to maintain ward services.
• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Stores Service to all wards and departments of the George Eliot Hospital on site.

  Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values