Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Supplies
- Gradd
- SYNLAB Pay Band 2
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- REQ52
- Cyflogwr
- IPP Analytics Limited
- Math o gyflogwr
- Private Sector
- Gwefan
- Broomfield Hospital
- Tref
- Chelmsford
- Cyflog
- £25,123 to £25,272 per annum depending on experience
- Yn cau
- 17/11/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Supplies Assistant
SYNLAB Pay Band 2
The place to work in pathology
We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking a Supplies Assistant to support the efficient operation of our medical laboratories across multiple sites throughout Essex, this includes Basildon Hospital, Southend Hospital, Broomfield Hospital and SYNLAB Essex HUB.
As a Supplies Assistant, you will assist with the management of supplies for medical laboratories across multiple sites, including raising purchase orders, receiving and unpacking deliveries, recording and labelling items, shelving stock, and supporting regular stock counts. The role requires a practical, hands-on approach and involves frequent manual handling activities, including lifting, carrying and moving stock, as well as using pallet trucks and roll cages to transport supplies safely around the laboratory sites. The role also involves assisting with the management and disposal of laboratory waste and supporting sterilisation processes in accordance with laboratory procedures and safety standards.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient management and distribution of laboratory supplies across the service. Duties include receiving and processing deliveries, maintaining accurate stock records using the inventory management system, monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and replenishing supplies to laboratories, wards, and community locations. The postholder will also support the preparation of blood culture packs, assist with laundry distribution, undertake housekeeping and waste disposal tasks, and help resolve stock-related issues by escalating concerns when required.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a flexible approach to support the smooth day-to-day operation of laboratory services.
Working hours are Monday to Friday on a rota basis, with standard shifts of 7:30am to 3:30pm.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Supplies Department supports the delivery of healthcare services by ensuring clinical and non-clinical teams have access to the equipment, consumables, and essential products required for day-to-day operations. The team works closely with hospital departments, suppliers, and procurement colleagues to maintain stock availability, manage inventories, support cost-effective purchasing, and ensure compliance with NHS policies and standards. The role contributes directly to patient care by helping maintain uninterrupted supply chains across multiple healthcare sites.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- To collect from hospital stores, and accept from couriers, deliveries of laboratory supplies. Unpack, and distribute to the appropriate laboratories and storage areas.
- To receipt stock into the computer using the inventory management software, print labels and label items to enable tracking.
- To assist in recording stock consumption by scanning items into the inventory management system.
- Monitor stock levels and place orders for supplies accurately and in good time using the inventory management system.
- To escalate any issues to the supervisor or manager to investigate and resolve problems with orders and supplies.
- To replenish stocks from main laboratory stores to several locations, including departments, wards, cupboards, fridges and phlebotomy trolleys, and to receive orders, pick pack and dispatch goods to community locations.
- Perform stock counts accurately and enter data to the inventory management system and maintain good stock rotation to avoid wastage. Occasionally participate in other audits.
- To transport request forms, blood samples, other samples, and other items between wards and departments, and laboratory specimen reception.
- To maintain levels of blood culture packs, ensuring there are adequate packs made up to meet demand.
- To undertake sterilisation procedures for laboratory equipment and waste.
- To operate, clean and maintain laboratory autoclaves (sterilisers) and other equipment.
- To ensure laundry (dirty laboratory overalls) is prepared for collection; unpack and distribute clean laundry.
- To collect and segregate bagged laboratory waste into the appropriate bins.
- Responsible for sealing and transporting large, wheeled waste bins to designated areas.
- To be able to organise own workload, along with immediate colleagues, with some supervision that will often be remote.
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the working environment, this includes dealing with spillages and supporting the laboratories with waste management.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with immediate colleagues, laboratory teams, suppliers, delivery drivers and hospital colleagues.
- Responsible for cleaning and/or housekeeping tasks as needed, including removing clinical and other waste.
- Able to take telephone calls and pass messages onto relevant staff members.
- To be able to propose improvements to the systems and procedures.
- To assist in general duties within the department or laboratories, including moving heavy furniture and other items.
- Will be expected to complete any other tasks commensurate with the job role.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Relevant warehouse, stores, logistics, or supplies experience may be accepted in place of formal qualifications
Meini prawf dymunol
- Stock control, logistics, or warehouse-related training/qualifications
- Any other relevant vocational qualification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience working in a warehouse, stores, supplies, logistics, or stock management environment
- Experience receiving, storing, picking, packing, and distributing stock
- Experience managing stock levels, orders, and inventory systems
- Able to use phone, email, and basic computer systems
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience within a healthcare supplies or warehouse department
- Experience using stock control or inventory management systems
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and safe handling procedures
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
- Hard-working, reliable, and willing to undertake physical duties
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work accurately
- Understanding of confidentiality requirements where applicable
Meini prawf dymunol
- Manual handling training or experience
Gofynion ymgeisio
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Monika Jankauske
- Teitl y swydd
- Supplies Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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