Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Uniform Supervisor
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Job Overview
Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, on a daily basis, at all levels i.e.: with members of staff i.e. Service stakeholders, BWPC staff, service end users, Trust nursing staff, local budget holders and suppliers
Answer the telephone; take messages and action as appropriate
A close working relationship with the Supply Chain Analyst, Materials Management Manager and Trust nursing staff to ensure a consistent and efficient service provision
Work closely and support where necessary the buying teams as required
A credible working relationship with Trust nursing staff in the Operational Directorates
Main Duties of the Job
Professional Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience within a customer facing role, such as retail or hospitality
- Educated to GSCE ‘O’ level/ONC standard and if not already achieved be prepared to study for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or other relevant Professional Qualification
- Microsoft Desktop packages e.g. word and excel
Problem-solving and Decision-making
- Resolve day to day uniform queries raised by wards, theatres or departments
- To ensure all goods ordered are on SAP, and all staff requesting new products do so via appropriate channels
- Understand demand patterns and feedback to the Linen Lead
Patient Care and Support
- No direct patient care is required in this role
Finance and Resource Management
- Placing requisitions on behalf of service users
- Approval of orders placed by team members on SAP
Leadership and Team Management
- Assist the Linen Lead and linen service with training of new staff and leading the team when required
- Help to promote the value of Linen Services the Trust
Working for Our Organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE/ O level (A)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of “Supply Chains” (A) (I)
- Good communication skills (A) (I)
- Able to work under own initiative (A)
- Good time management and organisation skills (I)
- Numerical skills (I)
- Problem solving skills (I)
- Proficient with PC, with knowledge of Microsoft packages e.g., Outlook, Word and Excel. (A)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within a customer facing role, such as retail or hospitality (A) (I)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an office environment (A)
- Supply chain experience (A) (I)
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Strong team ethic (A) (I)
- Flexible approach to working hours and location (A)
- Attention to detail (A)
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
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To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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