Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 22.5 hours per week (Part time 22.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 279-6775156-DEC24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southlands Hospital
- Town
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Materials Management Officer
Band 3
ÌýAbout our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
ÌýOur hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our .Ìý In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourÌý for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Ìý
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Ìý
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Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Management Officer with a flexible approachÌý and great customer service skills to join our team at Worthing but to be based at Southlands Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea.
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 awayÌý 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.
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Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main 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.Ìý Ìý
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Manual Handling
Desirable criteria
- Work in the NHS
- Knowledge of Medical & Surgical consumables
- Stock control
warehouse experience
Essential criteria
- warehouse experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susanne Riley
- Job title
- Supplies Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07826 908883
- Additional information
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