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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Materials Management Assistant

The closing date is 07 July 2025

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Job summary

The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:

  • Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
  • Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
  • University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
  • North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

This vacancy is an onsite position which will provide services to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, at Furness General Hospital.

The post holder willassistthe Materials Management Supply Chain Coordinator tomanage theday-to -daylogisticsserviceacrossseveraldedicated areas within the Trust.

The post willensurea timelyand effectivetop-up/receipt and distributionserviceprovided by thelogisticsteam,analysing usage trends,developingand implementingefficiencies across the service, and developing relationships with ward managers todiscuss and implement service improvement.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES & KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a materials managed service, undertaking the day to day ordering activity on behalf of the customer. Replenishing goods at theatre and departmental level using bar code systems as appropriate.

Receive, check and put away deliveries ordered via materials management service. Ensuring that items are rotated and do not exceed expiry dates, stored in the correct location and the store area left tidy.

The position requires physical effort often in confined spaces on a daily basis such as the manual handling of roll cages and unpacking of products on to the store room shelves.

Ensure discrepancies for returns and credits are processed timely and appropriately.

Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate ward/theatre/department leads, using system information to illustrate spending patterns identifying products and stock levels.

Keep all associated paper work regularly updated in line with code and location changes.

Have a flexible attitude to working hours to meet the needs of the customer.

Provide cover for other Materials Management Assistants as identified by the Supply Chain Supervisor.

Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instruction (SFIs) and policies.

About us

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

  • A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
  • Cutting-edge facilities and technology
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-UHMBT-041-25

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow

LA14 4LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE English/Maths at Level 4 or equivalent level/or relevant experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or relevant experience CIPS level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Manual handling / warehouse experience
  • Customer service skills / experience of dealing with customers, public and suppliers

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS Supply Chain stock control or purchasing/supply
  • Experience of working within a Stock Control, Purchase, supply / logistics environment
  • Experience of Purchase Order/stock control systems

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential

  • Flexible use of own initiative & ability to work unsupervised
  • Self-motivated team player
  • Excellent communication skills, organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Good working knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Office & Excel
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate at all levels

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS / other public sector
  • Ability to deal with conflict
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE English/Maths at Level 4 or equivalent level/or relevant experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or relevant experience CIPS level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Manual handling / warehouse experience
  • Customer service skills / experience of dealing with customers, public and suppliers

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS Supply Chain stock control or purchasing/supply
  • Experience of working within a Stock Control, Purchase, supply / logistics environment
  • Experience of Purchase Order/stock control systems

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential

  • Flexible use of own initiative & ability to work unsupervised
  • Self-motivated team player
  • Excellent communication skills, organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Good working knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Office & Excel
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate at all levels

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS / other public sector
  • Ability to deal with conflict

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Logistics Team Manager FGH

Stephen Rutt

stephen.rutt@mbht.nhs.uk

01229406752

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-UHMBT-041-25

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow

LA14 4LF


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