Materials Management Assistant - Blackpool, United Kingdom - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Blackpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will assist in the day to day Materials Management service for dedicated areas within the Trust.

The job is for 37.5hrs a week which will be made up of 7.5hr daily shifts between the hours of 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday

Operating within broad procedural guidelines the objective for the post holder is to ensure a timely and effective top up stock and non-stock system, replenishing stock to agreed levels, checking, and put away of goods.

Most of the working day will be spent at Ward/Department level therefore a measure of independent judgment will be required from time to time.

This post covers a range of tasks some of which require the exercise of initiative.

To provide in association with other staff, a professional procurement and logistics service to the Trust

To assist Trust Management in meeting the corporate objectives of the Trust.

We are now looking to recruit a Materials Management Assistant. Reporting to the Materials Management Coordinator, the post holder will be responsible for providing a range professional supply chain and logistics service for the Emergency Department, Ward and Theatre teams at the
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT.

Materials Management Assistant will provide support in:

implementation and maintenance of a materials managed service, undertaking the day-to-day ordering activity on behalf of the customer. Replenishing goods at theatre and departmental level using bar code systems as appropriate.
Receive, check, and put away deliveries ordered via materials management service.
Ensuring that items are rotated and do not exceed expiry dates, stored in the correct location and the store area left tidy.
The position requires physical effort often in confined spaces daily such as the manual handling of roll cages and unpacking of products on to the storeroom shelves.
Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate ward/theatre/department leads, using system information to illustrate spending patterns identifying products and stock levels.
Keep all associated paperwork regularly updated in line with code and location changes.
Have a flexible attitude to working hours to meet the needs of the customer.
Provide cover for other staff as identified by the Materials Management Coordinator.
Other duties as required.

The Lancashire Procurement Cluster is a ground breaking shared service which is creating a step change in procurement and supply chain

maturity for the member trusts; Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, East Lancashire NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT.

It is fundamentally re-shaping the role of Procurement across the local health economy to ensure the service is fit for purpose and can deliver value and customer satisfaction in a sustainable manner.

The LPC is hosted by ELHT but staff are based across all three organisations.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that is reshaping inventory management systems within the NHS.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
Numerous nonpay benefits including NHS pension scheme, car leasing and generous annual leave entitlement
Professional growth and development opportunities through training programs and workshops.

Applicants are sought from across the private and public sector; the successful applicant will bring new learning, best practice and customer
focus.

MAIN DUTIES:

To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a materials managed service, undertaking the day to day ordering activity on behalf of the customer.

Replenishing goods at Theatre and departmental level using bar code systems as appropriate.

Receive, check and put away deliveries ordered via materials management service.

Ensuring that items are rotated and do not exceed expiry dates, stored in the correct location and the store area left tidy.

The position requires physical effort often in confined spaces on a daily basis such as the manual handling of roll cages and unpacking of products on to the storeroom shelves.

Ensure discrepancies for returns and credits are processed timely and appropriately.

Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate Ward/Theatre/department leads, using system information to illustrate spending patterns identifying products and stock levels.

Keep all associated paperwork regularly updated in line with code and location changes.

Have a flexible attitude to working hours to meet the needs of the customer.

Provide cover for other Materials Management Assistants as identified by the Materials Management Coordinator.

Ensure compliance with Trust financial instructions and policies.

Other duties as required.

COMMUNICATION
Work closely with other members of the Materials Management/Procurement Team and wider departmental based Trust colleagues.

Resolve customer queries/complaints.

Develop strong working relationships with Trust colleagues.

Build and maintain strong custo