Apprentice Materials Management Assistant
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
You will be responsible for the provision of a Materials Management service to an allocated area of wards/departments. This is one of the more manual roles within Facilities as it means visiting wards as well as office-based work. You will need to be organised and show strong confident communication skills when working with end users especially when urgent orders are needed. You need to be physically fit, this job can involve manual handling, pushing and pulling. You need to be adaptable to change, sometimes at short notice. Ensures stock and PPE is maintained at the appropriate levels using hand held data capture devices. Distribution of goods as required to each location, putting away stock and managing store rooms to agreed standards. Providing a comprehensive interface for Materials Management customers.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
* To successfully complete a level 2 apprenticeship.
* To provide a professional and effective materials management and goods in service to meet the needs of the Trust.
* To prioritise work to ensure the needs of the service are met.
* To ensure the service is responsive to the demands placed upon it, working closely with the wider Procurement team and budget holders to maintain all operational requirements.
* To contribute to the on-going development and delivery of the materials management service.
* To contribute to the delivery of a quality service to all patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the Trust's purpose and values.
* To work on own initiative and manage workload, prioritising in agreement with the operations manager, ensuring that all commitments and deadlines are met.
* To maintain records and provision of statistical information as required.
* To assist the team in maintaining the electronic order processing system.
* To assist in improvements to the materials management department service and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* To answer emails promptly and courteously, taking appropriate action.
* To answer telephones promptly and courteously, actioning and taking messages where appropriate.
* To work on receipt point, receipting and receiving goods as required.
* To ensure allocated wards/departments have adequate Personal Protective Equipment.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00.
Interview Date: Monday 10th March 2025.
For further information please contact: Ricky Chappell, Materials Management Operations Manager on 01271314092 or email ricky.chappell1@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
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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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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