Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Inventory Management Assistant

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Inventory Management Team within our Procurement department at DBTH, this role will be based at Montagu Hospital, Mexborough S64 0AZ.

As an Inventory Management Assistant, you will ensure the agreed stock levels are kept to their maximum. You will also maintain and keep the ordering of Implants utilised in Theatres to its maximum and ensuring the data on Implants is kept up to date.

This position requires a very motivated individual to assist the Inventory Management Team Leader for the delivery of an effective and efficient stock management Service to the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Inventory Management assistant must be able to undertake the following main duties:

  • To establish & maintain a robust Stock Management service which encompasses the receipt and distribution of all goods into the Trust and the subsequent delivery and management of stock in ward and clinical area's via the current and future stock management solution.
  • To manage the Point of Care processing orders ensuring all replacement implants are ordered on a timely Basis and data in regards to Implants are accurate within the systems
  • Ensure data on Implants with regards to Bodyside, lot and expiry data is kept up to date.
  • To be able to communicate across all levels including engaging with clinical staff within the trust. Be able to communicate with outside organisations for example suppliers.
  • Problem solving mind set to overcome inventory and/ all fulfilment challenges.
  • To aid the Inventory Management Team Leader in promoting the highest standards of quality within the work area and assist with training & development of staff to ensure maintenance of those standards
  • Must be able to manoeuvre heavy metal roll cages ensuring that patients, staff and you are not compromised.
  • Must have experience with computer skills and be able to adapt to using the systems that we use to manage consumable stock.
  • Must be able to utilise devices to input goods into the inventory management system, and ideal candidates will have familiarity using this tool to identify items and stock quantities.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

07 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-5907803

Job locations

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ordering systems such as Genesis, SBS Oracle and NHSSC systems OR equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience of inventory management on wards and departments
  • Experience in Dealing with Implant data and dealing with Supplier Reps on order levels
  • Procurement experience

Eligibility/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good keyboard skills
  • Prepared to undertake training
  • Computer literate using Microsoft applications

Desirable

  • Supply chain Practitioner Foundation Stage or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge & understanding of the NHS
  • GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships
  • Ability to report on non-compliance
  • Ability to liaise with Suppliers and negotiate delivery dates etc.
  • Uses persuasion to encourage wards or department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where possible.

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal with a range of priorities and plan accordingly

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate the capability to carry out routine daily Inventory Management activities including replenishment of stock, with the flexibility to move between all sites of DBtH.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ordering systems such as Genesis, SBS Oracle and NHSSC systems OR equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience of inventory management on wards and departments
  • Experience in Dealing with Implant data and dealing with Supplier Reps on order levels
  • Procurement experience

Eligibility/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good keyboard skills
  • Prepared to undertake training
  • Computer literate using Microsoft applications

Desirable

  • Supply chain Practitioner Foundation Stage or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge & understanding of the NHS
  • GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships
  • Ability to report on non-compliance
  • Ability to liaise with Suppliers and negotiate delivery dates etc.
  • Uses persuasion to encourage wards or department staff to maximise cost effectiveness where possible.

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal with a range of priorities and plan accordingly

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate the capability to carry out routine daily Inventory Management activities including replenishment of stock, with the flexibility to move between all sites of DBtH.

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Inventory Management Manager DRI / BDGH / Montagu

Jane Nicholas

jane.nicholas1@nhs.net

07557203341

Details

Date posted

07 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-5907803

Job locations

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


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