# Main Stores & Post Operative

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Great Yarmouth
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £23,615 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm))
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T08:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T11:11:09.005Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Gorleston/James_Paget_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Main_Stores_Post_Operative/Main_Stores_Post_Operative-v8143585
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8143585?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Main Stores & Postal Operative, to work within the Procurement Department of the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, flexible and committed person to join the team.

Main Stores & Postal Service cover Receipt & Distribution & Postal Services. Applicants must have previous experience of receipt and distribution and strong customer service skills. It is essential candidates have the ability to undertake manual handling.

Candidates must be flexible in their role, as the post will form part of a multi skilled team. Basic computer skills are required as the successful candidates will use various software programs to produce documentation as part of their duties.

The rate of pay is in accordance with “Agenda for Change” Band 2.

### Main duties of the job

The key duties of this role are:

- the acceptance and subsequent checking and booking in of deliveries into the Trust. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- the internal delivery and collection of post. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Warehousing / Postal Service Responsibilities

- To accept the delivery of all incoming goods for the various departments within the Hospital, including loan sets for theatres, samples and medications for Pathology and Pharmacy.
- Undertake delivery rounds to all relevant user points within the James Paget Hospital, delivery and collections of goods and stock in accordance with the Quality manual.
- Using the Oracle/Elcom systems to correctly book in and authorise payment by the Finance Department of goods received.
- Ensure all returns are dealt with effectively/promptly and records maintained.
- Ensuring the Postal service is maintained within the Trust.

## Person Specification

### Skills and Knowledge

**Essential**

- Good organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Experience within a Stores Department
- Basic computer skills and office-based programmes including excel and word
- Communication Skills, using outlook (e-mail) and Telephone

**Desirable**

- Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles

### Education and Qualifications

**Essential**

- NVQ Level 2 or relevant knowledge/experience

**Desirable**

- Forklift Licence / Certificate
- Full UK driving licence Cat B

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