Specialty Doctor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MC75

Job overview

An opportunity to work in a busy, rewarding, customer-oriented environment. The role involves the receipt and delivery of goods to wards and departments at Watford General Hospital.

Full training will be offered to successful candidates.

Hours: 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday with occasional voluntary overtime at weekends/bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Receipt and delivery of goods to wards and departments at Watford General Hospital.

Following delivery instructions and obtaining proof of delivery

Respond to request for delivery promptly.

Assist the materials management team when required.

Pick and delivery PPE when required.

Working for our organisation

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To maintain an efficient receipt and delivery service with the aim being to deliver all goods on the day of receipt.

To accurately record receipt data on delivery schedule.

To maintain an excellent relationship with colleagues, ward and departmental staff and managers.

37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri, start and finish time to be agreed.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

• General standard of education

Desirable criteria

• Maths and English GCSE

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Email
• Basic IT skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle/Inetgra or willingness to learn

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues

Skills and ability

Essential criteria

• Team working
• Communication
• Literacy / numeracy
• Interpersonal skills

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Able to work unsupervised using own initiative and prioritise
• Well organised
• Self-motivated

Desirable criteria

• Able to promote the benefits of the supply chain function