University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Management Officer with a flexible approach and great customer service skills to join our team based at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
The job holder is required to provide a cost effective materials management service in accordance with agreed procedures. The post holder will ensure replenishment of ward stocks using PDA/bar code technology, to agreed levels to meet the needs of the wards and departments and review reorder levels and reorder quantities. The post holder will ensure items are put away in agreed stock locations on the agreed day and will keep storage areas clean and tidy.
The role involves a significant amount of walking, manual handling, unloading and unpacking goods from cages and restocking ward in department stock rooms.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality and professional Materials Management service throughout the Trust ensuring appropriate levels of stock and supply routes for products that are selected and used.
Support and contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust's Procurement strategy and identify and investigate opportunities to extend the Materials Management service. Actively participate in and support the product appraisal and evaluation and assist with the coordination of products for trials on Materials Management items.
Job responsibilities
Receive and deliver ordered stock to its correct location. Order required stock for replenishment to meet min/max levels as per numbers displayed. Maintain the stock in an organised manner ensuring all labels are clearly visible and in good condition. Liaise with location staff to communicate supply constraints and offer approved alternatives.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Work in the NHS
* Knowledge of Medical & Surgical consumables
* Stock control
Warehouse Experience
* Warehouse experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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 name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
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