Job summary
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**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious enthusiastic individual to work in the Procurement & Supplies Department within North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions, joining a constantly developing function.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide high quality customer service, and support an efficient operation of a stock replenishment, receipt, storage & distribution service within the North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, working under the supervision of the Integrated Inventory Team Leader.
We are looking for an individual with flair and commitment who embraces continuous improvement. A flexible approach is also essential as there will be a requirement to work at both our North Tees & Hartlepool hospital sites.
The successful candidate must be computer literate with experience of using electronic Inventory Management Software and the Microsoft Office Suite of business applications.
The role requires the candidate to have knowledge and experience of stock control, supplies/stores functions and providing excellent levels of customer service. The ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organisation is an essential requirement
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality service and support an efficient operation of stock receipt, storage, distribution, ordering of stock and replenishment service working under the Integrated Inventory Team Leaders instructions.
The Integrated Inventory Assistant has particular responsibility for:-
- Providing a Materials Management service to defined areas
- Timely receipt and distribution of goods
- Being customer focused
The post holder will be expected to work independently and as part of the team to ensure the service runs efficiently, reporting directly to the Integrated Inventory Team Leader.
A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake materials management activities as directed by duly authorised personnel on either site, to include re-stocking once stock received
- Requisition of goods to maintain regular stock levels, to include stock and non-stock items.
- Receipt, checking, booking in and delivery of goods
- Keeping accurate, relevant records regarding goods received and delivered
- Ensure safe storage of goods
- Chase outstanding orders
- Ensure product standardisation where appropriate
- Action inabilities report
- Provide assistance with respect to product recalls
- To recognise and advise Trust personnel of any inconsistencies on delivery notes or official orders.
- Undertake monthly stock evaluations
- Advise and assist staff regarding information required / emergency issues
- Liaise with internal and external agencies regarding stock enquiries
- Carry out stock counts at the best time to suit the Trust
- Work closely with other staff within the function to promote and ensure efficient and cohesive delivery of service, including other duties that may reasonable be required to ensure continued delivery of service
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake materials management activities as directed by duly authorised personnel on either site, to include re-stocking once stock received
- Requisition of goods to maintain regular stock levels, to include stock and non-stock items.
- Receipt, checking, booking in and delivery of goods
- Keeping accurate, relevant records regarding goods received and delivered
- Ensure safe storage of goods
- Chase outstanding orders
- Ensure product standardisation where appropriate
- Action inabilities report
- Provide assistance with respect to product recalls
- To recognise and advise Trust personnel of any inconsistencies on delivery notes or official orders.
- Undertake monthly stock evaluations
- Advise and assist staff regarding information required / emergency issues
- Liaise with internal and external agencies regarding stock enquiries
- Carry out stock counts at the best time to suit the Trust
- Work closely with other staff within the function to promote and ensure efficient and cohesive delivery of service, including other duties that may reasonable be required to ensure continued delivery of service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English - Pass
- GCSE Maths - Pass
Experience
Essential
- Experience in stores environment
- Experience of materials/stock management
- Use of computerised systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector organisation
- Use of computerised stock management systems
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills - ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English - Pass
- GCSE Maths - Pass
Experience
Essential
- Experience in stores environment
- Experience of materials/stock management
- Use of computerised systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector organisation
- Use of computerised stock management systems
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills - ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation
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).
