University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Materials Management Officer
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Materials Management Officer
The Procurement & Supplies are looking to appoint a Materials Management Officer to join their Materials management team based at University Hospitals Coventry with occasional cover at Hospital of St Cross.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be part of a Materials Management team monitoring the stock in the storerooms on wards and departments within the Trust as part of the internal supply chain service.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and manage the materials management function at ward / department level, acting as a primary point of contact and attending ward / department meetings when required.
- Manage this physically demanding role which involves moving, handling and checking of goods for much of the working day.
- Duties include visiting areas, checking and agreeing stock levels and ordering and replenishing stocks.
- Support all wards clinical and non clinical as well as Receipts and Distribution.
- The handling and moving of roll cages across the organisation into wards areas is a key part of this role and the individual will need to be able to meet the physical and operational demands of the Trust.
- Provide the level of service required by the Trust from the Materials Management function.
- Undertake weekly ward stock takes, capture requirements using electronic automatic data capture equipment and input data as required on to computerised ordering system.
- Support the expansion of the Materials Management function across the remaining wards and departments within the Trust in accordance with the proposed Materials Management 'roll out' plan.
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Requirements
- Previous experience of working in a similar store’s areas / retail environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- General IT skills and keyboard skills.
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
Please note that this is a practical, hands-on role involving the movement and handling of goods on a daily basis. Candidates should be comfortable undertaking the physical duties associated with the position.
About the Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
- We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
- Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
- We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire.
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By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rebecca Harborne
- Job title: Assistant Materials Manager
- Email address: rebecca.harborne@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476 965749
For further information and an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Harborne Tel: 02476 965749
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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