• Job Description

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  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for one, Band 3 Logistics Officer within the NCA Procurement Department based at Rochdale Infirmary.

  We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a good understanding of NHS procurement practices.

  The post holder will be responsible for providing an efficient, safe, and secure goods supply service whilst ensuring agreed service levels are maintained. They will also be expected to deputise for the Logistics Supervisor as and when required.

  The role of the Logistics Officer requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times. The post holder is expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the Procurement department, required to adopt a flexible attitude and develop skills to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities set out below.

  Main duties of the job

  • You will have experience of working in a busy Receipt and Distribution Department with previous knowledge of Materials Management System
  • Good communication skills, a team player and the ability to build strong working relationships are essential, you will need to engage with staff at all levels across the Trust in order to promote understanding, influence buying behaviours and provide an effective Materials Management Service.
  • Previous knowledge of NHS Supply Chain Systems will be advantageous but not essential.
  • Receipting and Distribution of Clinical Supplies.
  • Materials Management of Ward Stock.

  About us

  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

  As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

  In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

  Date posted

  31 January 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  236-NCA-AC027-25

  Job locations

  Rochdale Infirmary

  Whitehall Street

  Rochdale

  OL12 0NB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Training & Experience

  Essential

  • A broad knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management
  • Knowledge of order processing / catalogue systems

  Desirable

  • Experience working within a Procurement function in a large organisation
  • Knowledge of inventory management systems
  • Public sector Procurement experience
  • Experience of NHS Supply Chain online system including the administrative duties such as requisition point creation, masking, reporting etc.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), working towards or with a desire to work towards membership and/or equivalent experience in a supply chain/inventory/logistics role

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally outside of the organisation
  • Good IT Skills
  • Planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.

  Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate skills of persuasion and influencing
  • Able to analyse data/systems to produce management reports

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Training & Experience

  Essential

  • A broad knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management
  • Knowledge of order processing / catalogue systems

  Desirable

  • Experience working within a Procurement function in a large organisation
  • Knowledge of inventory management systems
  • Public sector Procurement experience
  • Experience of NHS Supply Chain online system including the administrative duties such as requisition point creation, masking, reporting etc.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), working towards or with a desire to work towards membership and/or equivalent experience in a supply chain/inventory/logistics role

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally outside of the organisation
  • Good IT Skills
  • Planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.

  Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate skills of persuasion and influencing
  • Able to analyse data/systems to produce management reports

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rochdale Infirmary

  Whitehall Street

  Rochdale

  OL12 0NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rochdale Infirmary

  Whitehall Street

  Rochdale

  OL12 0NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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