Goods Receiving & Distribution Officer
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Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Goods Receiving & Distribution Officer
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
We have an excellent reputation for being innovative, responsive and flexible to the changing clinical needs of the local population. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients.
Goods Receiving and Distribution Officer (Supplies) this role will offer support in the receipt and delivery, to undertake delivery's throughout the hospital site, this role involves lifting, carrying, bending and is a physical role, interaction with staff of all levels is required
Responsible for the correct receipt of goods into the site and organizing their delivery to user departments. This service is provided to all NHS Trusts on all sites.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the correct receipt of goods into the site and organizing their delivery to user departments. This service is provided to all NHS Trusts on all sites.
Undertake goods receipting, organize goods for distribution by portering staff, undertake distribution where required and provide support to the Ward Inventory Controller (Material Management Service) with the checking and putting away of goods at ward level where required. Also picking internal requisitions from a bulk store, using inventory systems and issuing stock. Each of the Goods Receipt & Distribution Officer staff will have a nominated base but are required to work on other PPS hospital sites these include Moorfields, Barnet, Chase Farm, North Middlesex and Whittington., depending on the needs of the service.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270 a year Per Annum including HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
220-WHT-8382941
Job locations
Central Stores Royal Free Hospital
Fleet Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Competencies
The competencies outlined in this position description are ideals to which the candidate will need to consistently display in order to conduct the job effectively.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Direct deliveries to the correct delivery point.
Routinely provide and receive information relating to orders, deliveries, discrepancies and action as necessary.
Maintain effective communications with other members of the team to ensure a smooth and efficient working environment.
Responsible for the identification and segregation of items that require P.A.T. testing. Ensure third party contractor carries out testing promptly and arrange onward delivery.
Responsible for identification and segregation of medical equipment that requires testing by E.B.M.E./M.E.S. Ensure that E.B.M.E./M.E.S. receive the goods promptly and arrange onward delivery as appropriate.
Work with the Receipt and Distribution Supervisor to provide a flexible receipt and delivery service that meets the requirements of the end users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Competencies
The competencies outlined in this position description are ideals to which the candidate will need to consistently display in order to conduct the job effectively.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Direct deliveries to the correct delivery point.
Routinely provide and receive information relating to orders, deliveries, discrepancies and action as necessary.
Maintain effective communications with other members of the team to ensure a smooth and efficient working environment.
Responsible for the identification and segregation of items that require P.A.T. testing. Ensure third party contractor carries out testing promptly and arrange onward delivery.
Responsible for identification and segregation of medical equipment that requires testing by E.B.M.E./M.E.S. Ensure that E.B.M.E./M.E.S. receive the goods promptly and arrange onward delivery as appropriate.
Work with the Receipt and Distribution Supervisor to provide a flexible receipt and delivery service that meets the requirements of the end users.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE standard of literacy to read instructions or reference material
- Ability to understand instructions and/or follow task lists
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Able to undertake a range of manual and routine tasks
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Experience of warehouse environment NHS experience.
- Previous experience in distribution and ISO9000 procedures
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE standard of literacy to read instructions or reference material
- Ability to understand instructions and/or follow task lists
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Able to undertake a range of manual and routine tasks
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Experience of warehouse environment NHS experience.
- Previous experience in distribution and ISO9000 procedures
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Central Stores Royal Free Hospital
Fleet Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Central Stores Royal Free Hospital
Fleet Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Multi-Site Logistics Manager
Fazal Malik
07970882266
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270 a year Per Annum including HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
220-WHT-8382941
Job locations
Central Stores Royal Free Hospital
Fleet Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
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