Job summary The Procurement and Materials Management team based at Grantham & District Hospital, have a need for full time Procurement & Materials Management Assistant on a permanent contract. This post is full time working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00 and 16.00 based at Grantham & District Hospital. The salary applicable to this role will be £24071.00 - £25674.00 (please note: new entrants to the NHS start at the bottom of the scale in accordance with Agenda for Change requirements) This role will start on or after 1st May 2025 Main duties of the job The role: To provide a Procurement and Materials Management service to Theatres, Wards and Departments. To develop, and maintain, relationships with staff in end-user departments to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with the service provided. To ensure safe and accurate receipt, and timely distribution of goods. You will have: Previous experience in a comparable Procurement / retail / logistics environment Good written and verbal communication skills Good IT skills Customer focussed and used to providing a high level of customer service Good standard of numeracy and literacy About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-GR-1791-24 Job locations Grantham & District Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road, Grantham NG31 8DG Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/O Level Grade C or above in English & Maths; or equivalent Computer literacy to RSA level 2 or above or equivalent Desirable Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques Experience Essential Experience in a comparable purchasing/logistics/retail environment. Experience at operating as part of a team. Experience at operating autonomously. Experience of using Information Technology Desirable Experience in a large and complex logistics organisation. Experience at providing a high level of customer service. Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills. Use of Information technology. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously Desirable Customer service skills. Analytical skills. Special requirements Essential Will be required to undertake some moderate physical effort involving the movement of heavy cages and boxes. Desirable Ability to complete tasks according to objectives and on time. Flexible approach. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/O Level Grade C or above in English & Maths; or equivalent Computer literacy to RSA level 2 or above or equivalent Desirable Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques Experience Essential Experience in a comparable purchasing/logistics/retail environment. Experience at operating as part of a team. Experience at operating autonomously. Experience of using Information Technology Desirable Experience in a large and complex logistics organisation. Experience at providing a high level of customer service. Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills. Use of Information technology. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously Desirable Customer service skills. Analytical skills. Special requirements Essential Will be required to undertake some moderate physical effort involving the movement of heavy cages and boxes. Desirable Ability to complete tasks according to objectives and on time. Flexible approach. 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Grantham & District Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road, Grantham NG31 8DG Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)