East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Materials Controller
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Materials Controller
Procurement Materials Management Team – Full-Time Staff Member
Job Title
Procurement & Materials Management Officer
About the Role
The Procurement Materials Management team at Conquest Hospital seeks a proactive and committed member of staff to:
- Provide effective and efficient Materials Management services to the Trust.
- Support customer/patient safety while growing initial service development.
- Work closely with wards, departments, and IT systems (NHSSC & Integra) for seamless supply operations.
Key Responsibilities
Stock & Inventory Management
- Track, replenish, and distribute medical supplies across the Trust.
- Utilise handheld computers for order processing and stock tracking.
- Conduct stock takes, monitor stock levels, and generate authorisation reports to reduce surplus inventory.
- Develop value-for-money initiatives, including cost-saving strategies.
Ward & Department Collaboration
- Ensure all storage areas meet materials management and ward/department standards.
- Maintain robust stock control principles at point-of-use locations.
- Support efficient stock receipt/put-away processes.
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Cross-Functional Support
- Assist in additional Procurement/Materials Management tasks as directed by the Materials Manager or designated supervisor.
Customer Care & Professionalism
- Demonstrate a caring, responsive, and professional approach with all stakeholders.
Requirements & Skills
- Attitude: Enthusiastic, customer-focused, and committed to best practice.
- Technical: Experience with NHSSC, Integra, or NHS supply systems is advantageous.
- Organisational: Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits Package
- Comprehensive staff development opportunities. -ללוח participation in the NHS pension scheme.
- Automatic enrolment in the Trust’s Temporary Workforce Service.
- Access to onsite nurseries, restaurants, and accommodation.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (free psychological support).
- In-house Occupational Health department.
- Affordable onsite parking (from £50/year).
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Singleton Spot – Structure Change Notice
Our employees are valued beyond their roles. As we embrace our project to develop the ‘structured organisation,’ this position will go through slight refinement in the next 12 months. Mindful that even routine changes can appear disruptive - we will always meaningfully consult and accommodate where possible.
How to Apply
Join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust—submit your application today.
For informal discussions or further details email: Jennifer Bungay Job Title: Materials Manager Email: jennifer.bungay@nhs.net Phone: 0300 131 4742
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