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UHS Estates Limited (UEL) was incorporated in 2016 as a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).  The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

The service supports the operating theatres and labs of a 24/7 acute teaching hospital - providing major trauma and countless tertiary services across the South of England - ensuring that the correct theatre is available, with the correct equipment, the correct consumables and surgical instrumentation, at the correct time.

Roles within UEL are key in ensuring the right equipment and consumable goods are in the right place, at the right time, ensuring that the clinical services are able to  treat patients efficiently and effectively.  

 

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Ref: 188-UEL041124-A Vacancy ID: 6884018

Warehouse Assistant

Accepting applications until: 27-Dec-2024 23:59

Open

Accepting applications until: 27-Dec-2024 23:59

Location

UEL Theatre Logistics
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Hampshire

Contract type & working pattern

Permanent: N/A
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)

Salary

3

Specialty

H2P
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
03/01/2025

Trosolwg o'r swydd

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role

Please note UEL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship.

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We are looking for a conscientious hard-working, team player to join our team in the UEL Warehouse. Good IT Skills and communication skills will be essential for this role. It is essential that you can organise your workload in a logical way, such as loading the vehicle for multiple end-users (different areas of the Hospital).

Each day will vary, often switching between tasks throughout the day to meet the demands, including recognising when others around you need support and being there to provide it.

The postholder will help in receiving, checking and receiving all Purchase Order non-stock items and other stores associated activities according to current procedures under the direction of the Materials & Logistics Manager / their nominated deputy.  This isn’t a role for someone who doesn’t like daily changes in processes and tasks, particularly as we continue to expand our services to new areas. You will need to be reliable, able to work under pressure and motivate yourself and others.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for additional information. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).  The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estate maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts.

UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.  

 

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The successful candidate will be part of a small team based at our Warehouse in Eastleigh. The responsibilities of this role include but not limited to;

Goods In: being part of the Goods In team; signing for deliveries, checking, for accuracy unpacking, sorting and booking into our financial system (Oracle). Raising stock issues with suppliers directly and recording actions.

Driving: UEL has its own vehicle/vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes to Transport the items to and from the Warehouse to the Hospital where the items will need to be safely handed over to the UEL team based there. This task will be a requirement of this post holder shared with others in the same role. 

Warehouse: The successful candidate will be required to replenish the Warehouse with medical consumables and pick to meet order demands (kitting). Other Warehouse tasks will include forklift driving (training provided), using a floor scrubber and using a cardboard bailer, and keeping the work area tidy at all times.

The team liaise with clinical team members and will be key in providing an effective stock handling and management function.  Stock rotation, stock counting and maintaining safe and tidy storerooms will be concepts that you’ll need to be familiar with.  

Person specification

Physical requirements of the post

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Must be able to lift and handle boxes of varying shapes, sizes and weights (up to 20kgs) during the process of checking/ booking in.
  • Must be able to maneuver cages/ trolleys of goods (up to 180kgs) safely through busy corridors from Stores area to ward or department. This includes loading/unloading onto our own vehicles.

Qualifications / training required

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or demonstrable equivalent experience in a receipting, distribution, warehousing role.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • CIPS qualification
  • Computer data entry experience
  • Microsoft Office Application experience.

Special requirements of the post

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Driving Licence
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC)

Values and behaviours

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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Further details / informal visits contact

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Scott Phillips
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]

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