Central London Community Health Trust

Materials Management Operative

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Job summary

Be a Vital Link in Patient Care

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills and positive attitude make a real difference? We're seeking a highly motivated Materials Management Operative to join our dedicated team. In this crucial customer-facing role, you'll be the backbone of our supply chain, ensuring essential medical supplies reach the right place at the right time, directly impacting patient care.

This is your chance to be part of a dedicated team making a tangible impact on patient care. You'll gain valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare setting and have the opportunity to develop your skills in materials management. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Sites: Hammersmith, Charing Cross, St Mary's, Northwick Park, Ealing Hospital, and Central Middlesex Hospital

Hours: Monday - Friday (7.5-hour shifts). Core hours are between 7 am - 5 pm.

Main duties of the job

Become a key point of contact for internal customers, providing exceptional service and building strong working relationships with ward and service managers, as well as staff across the Trust.

Manage the Trust's goods inwards and outwards systems, ensuring the efficient delivery of supplies to Wards and Departments.

Assist customers at main stores, verifying deliveries, and meticulously picking and packing supplies based on requisitions.

Proactively review and manage stock levels, anticipating clinical needs and collaborating with the NHS Supply Chain and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory.

Utilise inventory management systems to scan, order, and store items, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Maintain the security of goods during the delivery and storage process.Resolve delivery errors and supply problems, ensuring the smooth continuation of healthcare services.

Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

What you'll bring:

A strong customer service work ethic and a proactive, positive attitude.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical fitness to meet the demands of the role.

Familiarity with inventory management systems (preferred).

A commitment to adhering to Trust policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control.

About us

Just as we care about our service user's wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the Trust and local induction to introduce you to the role 0-19 services.
  • Bespoke housing is available for key workers within central London: https://www.sharetobuy.com/
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support, and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year PA exc. HCAS (dependant on location)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-CORP-7013610

Job locations

CLCH

London

W21NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and personal specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and personal specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of receipting/ stock control systems and delivery procedures
  • Experience of working in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Demonstrable Industry or Healthcare logistics or inventory management experience
  • Experience in a Stores/R&D/ hospital environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable IT skills (esp. Microsoft Office
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Manual Handling skills
  • Experience of providing high quality customer service

Desirable

  • Knowledge or receipting / stock control systems and delivery issues acquired through on the job instruction and experience

Key Attributes Essential

Essential

  • Team worker/enthusiastic
  • Good general fitness
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of receipting/ stock control systems and delivery procedures
  • Experience of working in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Demonstrable Industry or Healthcare logistics or inventory management experience
  • Experience in a Stores/R&D/ hospital environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable IT skills (esp. Microsoft Office
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Manual Handling skills
  • Experience of providing high quality customer service

Desirable

  • Knowledge or receipting / stock control systems and delivery issues acquired through on the job instruction and experience

Key Attributes Essential

Essential

  • Team worker/enthusiastic
  • Good general fitness
  • Ability to work under pressure

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

CLCH

London

W21NY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

CLCH

London

W21NY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supply Chain Operations Manager

Tony Walsh

clcht.mmrecruitment@nhs.net

07789304903

Details

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year PA exc. HCAS (dependant on location)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-CORP-7013610

Job locations

CLCH

London

W21NY


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