Materials Management Officer
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Job summary
To provide a high quality and professional Materials Management service throughout the Trust ensuring appropriate levels of stock and supply routes for products that are selected and used.
Support and contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust's Procurement strategy and identify and investigate opportunities to extend the Materials Management service. Actively participate in and support the product appraisal and evaluation and assist with the coordination of products for trials on Materials Management items.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Management Officer with a flexible approach and great customer service skills to join our team at Worthing but to be based at Southlands Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea.
The job holder is required to provide a cost effective materials management service in accordance with agreed procedures. The post holder will ensure replenishment of ward stocks using PDA/bar code technology, to agreed levels to meet the needs of the wards and departments and review reorder levels and reorder quantities . The post holder will ensure items are put away in agreed stock locations on the agreed day and will keep storage areas clean and tidy.
The role involves a significant amount of walking, manual handling, unloading and unpacking goods from cages and restocking ward in department stock rooms.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Details
Date posted
23 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-6775156-DEC24
Job locations
Southlands Hospital
Upper Shoreham Road
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 6TQ
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Southlands Hospital
Upper Shoreham Road
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 6TQ
Employer's website
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