Bank Hybrid Porter / Stores Assistant

This is a Staff Bank role, requiring flexible, as-and-when working to meet service needs across the Welsh Blood Service.

The post holder will undertake a range of portering and stores duties, including the timely delivery of goods to departments and the preparation of consumable stock cages for collection teams. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support an efficient and responsive stock management service within the Stores Department, using the Oracle electronic ordering system, and help maintain service continuity in line with changing operational demands., Receive, check and deliver goods to departments in line with service requirements. Prepare consumable stock cages daily for Collection Teams. Maintain day-to-day stock levels, ensuring accuracy and availability. Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding deliveries and returns. Identify and resolve stock issues, including shortages, damaged items and discrepancies. Initiate urgent stock orders where required to maintain service continuity. Operate a forklift to move large or heavy items within the Stores area where appropriate. Produce weekly audit reports to validate inventory accuracy and agreed stock levels. Support stocktaking activities as required. Follow manual handling procedures when moving equipment and consumables. Collect and dispose of general, recyclable and clinical waste. Transport autoclave waste to and from the local hospital. Support general housekeeping and provide cover for team members as needed.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

https://velindre.nhs.wales

Working on the Staff Bank offers flexible shifts to suit your availability, the opportunity to gain varied NHS experience, competitive hourly rates (including enhancements where applicable), and the chance to develop skills while making a valuable contribution to services across Wales.