Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Whiston
Town: Prescot
Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/11/2024 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
Part Time 18.5 hours, fixed term for 12 months
We are looking to recruit a proactive Materials Management Assistant to join the Theatre Department Materials Management team. This is an extremely busy position and therefore the Trust are looking for highly motivated, competent individuals with strong communication, organisation, and computer skills.
Key aspects to the role include:
* To support the Materials and Equipment Manager and Team, with the procurement programme for the Theatre Department.
* Provide an internal stock replenishment service using bar code scanning and data capture systems.
* Ensure all designated stock is monitored and replenished to the agreed levels against the agreed delivery schedule.
* Resolve any supplies issues.
Reporting to the Materials Manager, or deputy on a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate must possess some knowledge of stock inventory administration, together with excellent time management, problem solving and organisation skills, together with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Experience or an understanding of procurement and stock systems and processes would be of benefit but not essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
* Consistent with agreed stock levels ensure that those involved in patient care have available to them the necessary supplies whilst maintaining a minimum stock at the point of consumption.
* Provide service to customers at regular frequencies ensuring that the volume of supplies is consistent with need using hand-held terminals.
* To input requisitions using SBS oracle system in a timely manner.
* Assist in the cover for colleagues in Materials Management during periods of absence to ensure continuity of service.
* Assist in rationalisation and variety reduction exercises as required.
* Assist in recording information to demonstrate savings and efficiency of service and to assist in the review of stock levels.
* Attend meetings, which have a relevance to service.
* Assist in the formulation and issue of timetables to customers so that they are aware of input and delivery dates from NHS Supply Chain (Runcorn).
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level at grade C in Maths and English or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
* ECDL and/or equivalent IT qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of Electronic Purchase Order/Stock control systems.
* Experience of working in a procurement department.
Skills
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
* Ability to co-ordinate work.
* Ability to adhere to confidentiality.
* Able to be flexible in approach to working hours.
* Good time management.
* Team Player.
* To be able to demonstrate using initiative.
Other
* Flexible and adaptable approach.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
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