Job summary
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Please note WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatres Stock Management Officer to work as part of a team to provide an efficient and reliable Materials Management Service within our Theatres. This role will mainly be based at Winchester Hospital but there are times when you would need to cover other sites so we are looking for someone who is able to be flexible.
Setting up and maintaining department stock profiles (including high value "non-stock" items procured directly from Suppliers). Producing and analysing reports in order to implement standardisation and rationalisation initiatives. Working under own initiative, being responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day Materials Management operation within Theatres.
Undertake counts to replenish stock to agreed levels. Meeting ordering and delivery deadlines for consumables . Dealing with urgent requests (i.e.., procedural urgency/quality/price/supply route etc.) and implement effective ordering and distribution mechanisms.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
At WPL, we play an important role for the NHS, providing procurement and supply chain services to two of the largest acute NHS Trusts in Hampshire. You'll be part of a dynamic like-minded team, and with over 100 employees working collaboratively across four sites, you'll have the opportunity to be challenged and take your career to the next level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role.
Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel.
Experience of being able to work under own initiative without direct supervision to achieve completion of tasks relating to own areas of responsibility.
Demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role.
Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel.
Experience of being able to work under own initiative without direct supervision to achieve completion of tasks relating to own areas of responsibility.
Demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person.
Person Specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential
- Requirement to lift and handle boxes of varying shapes, sizes and weights (up to 20kgs) during the process of stock reads and put - away.
- Requirement to manoeuvre cages of goods (up to 180kgs) safely through busy corridors from Stores area to ward or department.
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role
- Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel
- Good Standard of Education including Mathematics and English
Trust Values
Essential
- Agile
- Supportive
- Trusted
- Engaged
- Responsive
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of being able to work under own initiative without direct supervision to achieve completion of tasks relating to own areas of responsibility
- Able to demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person
- Have experience in previous job roles which required good organisational skills and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Purchase Order and Materials Management systems
- Experience in working with NHS Procurement / Materials Management / Distribution
- Supply chain knowledge
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Person Specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential
- Requirement to lift and handle boxes of varying shapes, sizes and weights (up to 20kgs) during the process of stock reads and put - away.
- Requirement to manoeuvre cages of goods (up to 180kgs) safely through busy corridors from Stores area to ward or department.
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role
- Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel
- Good Standard of Education including Mathematics and English
Trust Values
Essential
- Agile
- Supportive
- Trusted
- Engaged
- Responsive
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of being able to work under own initiative without direct supervision to achieve completion of tasks relating to own areas of responsibility
- Able to demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person
- Have experience in previous job roles which required good organisational skills and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Purchase Order and Materials Management systems
- Experience in working with NHS Procurement / Materials Management / Distribution
- Supply chain knowledge
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
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.
