Job summary
Procurement Materials Management department is looking for a full time member of staff to join the team at Conquest hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to ensure that an effective and efficient Materials Management service is provided to our customers/patient safety within the Trust, whilst promoting the benefits and developing the services of the Supplies function.
Replenishment of medical goods throughout the Trust, using both NHSSC and Integra ordering systems. Development of value for money initiatives, including cost savings and maintaining a programme of stock takes, stock levels and authorisation reports, to ensure low levels of inventory stock are within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that wards/department storage areas and systems are maintained to the satisfaction of Materials management and ward/department managers whilst ensuring good Material Management principals are maintained.
- A responsive, professional and caring attitude to customers is essential.
- Order, using hand held computer, put away stock for wards and departments ensuring good stock control principals are adhered to.
- Assist in all other aspects of the Procurement / Materials Management Department as detailed by the Materials Manager or designated supervisor
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, including GCSE's in English and Mathematics, grade C or above or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in business related subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Warehouse or general retail experience. NVQ's in business based subject area.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of computerised stock control and ordering systems.
- Previous experience of providing customer service
- Experience of Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of automatic data capture bar code re-stocking systems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
- Good database skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, accurate and work well under pressure.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Supply Chain systems and hospital medical consumable products.
- Manual handling skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, including GCSE's in English and Mathematics, grade C or above or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in business related subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Warehouse or general retail experience. NVQ's in business based subject area.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of computerised stock control and ordering systems.
- Previous experience of providing customer service
- Experience of Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of automatic data capture bar code re-stocking systems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
- Good database skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, accurate and work well under pressure.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Supply Chain systems and hospital medical consumable products.
- Manual handling skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
