Job summary To provide a high quality and professional Materials Management service throughout the Trust ensuring appropriate levels of stock and supply routes for products 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. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Management Officer with a flexible approach and great customer service skills to join our team based at Royal Sussex Hospital Brighton. 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 and department stock rooms. About us Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-6990542-FEB25 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN3 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Receive and deliver ordered stock to it's correct location. Order required stock for replenishment to meet min /max levels as per numbers displayed. Maintain the stock in an organised manor ensuring all labels are clearly visible and in good condition. Liaise with location staff to communicate supply constraints and offer approved alternatives. Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Job description Job responsibilities Receive and deliver ordered stock to it's correct location. Order required stock for replenishment to meet min /max levels as per numbers displayed. Maintain the stock in an organised manor ensuring all labels are clearly visible and in good condition. Liaise with location staff to communicate supply constraints and offer approved alternatives. Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Manual Handling Desirable Work in the NHS Knowledge of Medical & Surgical consumables Stock control warehouse experience Essential warehouse experience Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Manual Handling Desirable Work in the NHS Knowledge of Medical & Surgical consumables Stock control warehouse experience Essential warehouse experience Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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 details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN3 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)