North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Stores and Materials Management Assistant - Huntingdon

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Procurement & Supply Chain department to join the Stores & Materials Management Team. Working as part of a small team focused primarily on the processing and internal distribution of all inbound deliveries and the provision of a trusted and essential medical consumable stock replenishment system across all departments in the trust, from our Outpatient departments to Emergency Care Centre and Theatres. This is a dynamic role that touches upon various aspects of total supply chain management in a modern hospital at an entry level withopportunity to develop the skills necessary to progress further in this field.

Main duties of the job

The main functions of the role focus on the efficient and timely distribution of inbound deliveries, Checking goods for accuracy against orders,localised picking of stock, stock checks on wards of medical consumables, creation of stock orders and the delivery of items to departments. Therole does contain a reasonable amount of physical activity so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6612421

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park Road

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient and cost effective total supply chain management, receipt, checking, storage anddistribution service to wards and departments across the trust. The position is a customer-facing role requiring a strong customer service workethic and commitment to being proactive and positive at all times, working in a team to scan, order and put away medical consumables withinclinical environments and maintain stock locations in a tidy and organised manner. In addition the post requires the individual to perform a rangeof administrative duties, utilise IT systems, liaise with external suppliers and maintain effective relationships with clinical staff via face to face,email or telephone interactions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in stores/warehousing/retail or supply chain related environment

Desirable

Experience of working within the NHS or other healthcare environment
Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Basic experience/knowledge of purchasing and supply chain related processes/activities/systems
Basic experience/knowledge of stock management principles

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education

Desirable

GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths at grade C
NVQ in either customer service, warehousing or stores/supply related activity

Skills

Desirable

Good organisational and analytical skills
Computer literate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in stores/warehousing/retail or supply chain related environment

Desirable

Experience of working within the NHS or other healthcare environment
Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Basic experience/knowledge of purchasing and supply chain related processes/activities/systems
Basic experience/knowledge of stock management principles

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education

Desirable

GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths at grade C
NVQ in either customer service, warehousing or stores/supply related activity

Skills

Desirable

Good organisational and analytical skills
Computer literate

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park Road

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park Road

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)