Materials Management Assistant
The closing date is 01 December 2025
Job summary
The Trust is embarking on an exciting period of change as we implement Scan 4 Safety across a number of key wards and departments at the Trust, initially at Westmorland General Hospital.
The implementation of scan 4 safety will re-shape the role of logistics and supply chain across the local health economy to ensure the service is fit for purpose, in line with best practice and can deliver value and customer satisfaction in a sustainable manner.
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria Procurement Department is hosted by East Lancashire NHS Trust but staff are based across the region. The vision is to deliver an excellent procurement and logistics service, with the key focus on continuous improvement, and delivery of value for money to include savings, efficiencies and improvement of outcomes for patients.
This post is based within University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and reports to the Scan 4 Safety Manager at Westmorland General Hospital.
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
Procurement & Supply Chain is part of One Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The team provide services to:
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-UHMBK320125-C
Job locations
Westmorland General Hopsital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hopsital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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