Theatre Materials Controller

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

At SASH we are incredibly proud of achieving our Outstanding CQC status and we believe that leading with compassion and adhering to our Visions and Values are key to driving forward the best possible patient care.

Job purpose

The Materials Controller for CDSU is responsible for the effective distribution and management of medical supplies within Theatres, ensuring that all goods are received, tracked, and delivered in compliance with procurement policies. This role involves:

liaising with end users to address issues, maintain service levels, and implement cost-saving measures.

managing the Just-In-Time purchasing system, oversees stock replenishment, and ensures quality control of inventory

balancing financial considerations with service needs.

This will involve strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams are essential for negotiating the use of consumables and optimising resource management.

The post holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, effective and safe service for Crawley Day Surgery Unit Theatres through embodying the Trust Values and excellent organisational and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7057008-AT

Job locations

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.