University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Materials Management Officer

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Management Officer with a flexible approach and great customer service skills to join our team based at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7361309-AUG25

Job locations

Royal Sussex Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and deliver ordered stock to it's correct location. Order required stock for replenishment to meet min /max levels as per numbers displayed. Maintain the stock in an organised manor ensuring all labels are clearly visible and in good condition. Liaise with location staff to communicate supply constraints and offer approved alternatives.

**For further details, please see the attached Job Description**

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and deliver ordered stock to it's correct location. Order required stock for replenishment to meet min /max levels as per numbers displayed. Maintain the stock in an organised manor ensuring all labels are clearly visible and in good condition. Liaise with location staff to communicate supply constraints and offer approved alternatives.

**For further details, please see the attached Job Description**

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Maths & English GCSE or Equivalents

Desirable

  • Work in the NHS
  • Customer Service
  • Stock control
  • Warehouse Experience

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Maths & English GCSE or Equivalents

Desirable

  • Work in the NHS
  • Customer Service
  • Stock control
  • Warehouse Experience

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supplies Team Leader

Neal Eldridge

neal.eldridge@nhs.net

01243788122

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7361309-AUG25

Job locations

Royal Sussex Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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