Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Materials Management Assistant

The closing date is 15 July 2025

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Job summary

Materials Management Assistant Band 3 Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

To implement and maintain a Materials Management service across key departments and wards, undertaking the day-to-day ordering activity on behalf of the customer, in line with agreed protocols.To be responsible for ensuring that customer's requirements are met in the most cost-effectiveway possible always ensuring continuity of supplies.Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate ward/department leads, using systeminformation as appropriate to illustrate spending patterns, identify and agree all products andstock levels with the customer, monitor usage and activity patterns and place timely and accurate orders to maintain agreed levels.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a day-to-day Inventory Management Service for dedicated areas within the Trust. This post covers a range of tasks, some of which require the exercise of initiative.

One of the main objectives for the post holder is to ensure a timely and effect stock replenishment service. Following best practice, whilst operating within broad procedural guidelines. You will need to have good time management skills to perform to preset timetables and schedules. A measure of independent judgment will be required from time to time as most of the working day will be spent at ward/theatre level.

The post holder will undertake quarterly stock and non-stock ordering reviews with the appointed ward/departmental lead. Perform Supply Chain evaluations using system-based reports and carry out product rationalisation/value for money initiatives, in line with Procurement Department protocols/procedures and Trust Statutory Policies.

Continual development is a main driver of the department at personal/team and Service levels.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-ADM3SUP-07-25

Job locations

New Fountain House, Tameside General Hospital

Mellor Road

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Job Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
  • Understanding of Inventory Management
  • Good working knowledge of basic software packages including Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Experience of a customer services related department or similar environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a local NHS Supplies Department
  • Introduction of value for money savings initiatives
  • Understanding of purchasing activity (CIPS Level 2 or higher)
  • Previous experience of working in a team leadership role
  • Experience of stock management or Scan 4 Safety Experience

Education and Training

Essential

  • Good standard of basic education

Desirable

  • Studying for CIPS or other related qualification

Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Communication Interpersonal Skills.
  • Literate, numerate and accurate.
  • Good analytical skills

Desirable

  • NHS or Public sector experience
Person Specification

Job Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
  • Understanding of Inventory Management
  • Good working knowledge of basic software packages including Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Experience of a customer services related department or similar environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a local NHS Supplies Department
  • Introduction of value for money savings initiatives
  • Understanding of purchasing activity (CIPS Level 2 or higher)
  • Previous experience of working in a team leadership role
  • Experience of stock management or Scan 4 Safety Experience

Education and Training

Essential

  • Good standard of basic education

Desirable

  • Studying for CIPS or other related qualification

Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Communication Interpersonal Skills.
  • Literate, numerate and accurate.
  • Good analytical skills

Desirable

  • NHS or Public sector experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Fountain House, Tameside General Hospital

Mellor Road

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Fountain House, Tameside General Hospital

Mellor Road

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supply Chain Manager

Mohammad Aslam

mohammad.aslam@tgh.nhs.uk

01619224340

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-ADM3SUP-07-25

Job locations

New Fountain House, Tameside General Hospital

Mellor Road

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW


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