Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Logistics Officer within the NCA Procurement Department based at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

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.

The post holder will be required to make deliveries for the department to some community locations, so a full drivers licence and ability to drive a van is required.

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.
• The post holder will be required to make deliveries between hospital sites as well as to community locations for the logistics team. As such the applicant will need to hold a full UK drivers’ licence and be able to drive a 3.5 tonne Luton van with tail lift.

Working for our organisation

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.