Job summary
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
This role will be based at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
Please note WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship
Main duties of the job
Wessex Procurement Ltd (WPL) are looking for a motivated and reliable Cath Lab Stock Management Officer to join our team based at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
The Cath Lab Stock Management Officer is responsible for the day-to-day organisation, monitoring, and replenishment of stock and equipment to support both routine and emergency cardiology procedures. They work closely with nursing, physiology, and radiology teams to ensure the right levels and types of consumables are always available, helping to deliver safe, high-quality care.
The post holder will work closely with procurement, clinicians, and suppliers to arrange new product trials, manage deliveries, and identify cost-saving opportunities. They maintain accurate records for stock usage and reordering, ensure secure storage of high-value items, and support traceability for clinical documentation.
A key member of the multidisciplinary team, the officer promotes efficiency and safety through robust stock management processes. They are expected to work independently, uphold the values of the Trust and WPL, and be a reliable resource expert for the wider cardiology department.
About us
At WPL, we play a key role in supporting the NHS in Hampshire, delivering end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary of both Trusts, WPL offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider NHS family and improve healthcare services across the region.
Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract management, inventory oversight, distribution, and materials management across Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Joining WPL means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working alongside stakeholders to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.
Employee Benefits:
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
For more information, visit:www.wessexprocurement.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Youll be part of a dynamic like-minded team, and with over 100 employees working collaboratively across four sites, you'll have the opportunity to be challenged and take your career to the next level.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
A summary is as follows:
To be responsible with the ordering of equipment, consumables and other materials. To look to recommend sources of supply and identify potential cost savings to share with procurement and clinical team for consideration. Produce rationalisation/standardisation initiatives, ensuring all stock is managed efficiently and cost effectively in line with Trust policies and procedures. Keep accurate information of stock levels and review as required. To ensure the correct and safe storage of all items. Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations seeking support from the clinical team in a timely and appropriate manner. To answer and resolve invoice queries including checking these are correct, requesting credit notes, checking items have been used or returned and receipting correct invoices. The post holder will be expected to use their initiative and work independently with the ability to plan their own workload and determine urgency but with contact and reference to their manager as necessary. Take part and lead in inventory control, supply chain principles, managed inventory principles
If this sounds like the role for you then we would encourage you to apply today. Feel free to reach out to Natasha Burton for an informal chat on 01256314747 or Natasha.Burton@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk .
We wish you every success in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Youll be part of a dynamic like-minded team, and with over 100 employees working collaboratively across four sites, you'll have the opportunity to be challenged and take your career to the next level.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
A summary is as follows:
To be responsible with the ordering of equipment, consumables and other materials. To look to recommend sources of supply and identify potential cost savings to share with procurement and clinical team for consideration. Produce rationalisation/standardisation initiatives, ensuring all stock is managed efficiently and cost effectively in line with Trust policies and procedures. Keep accurate information of stock levels and review as required. To ensure the correct and safe storage of all items. Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations seeking support from the clinical team in a timely and appropriate manner. To answer and resolve invoice queries including checking these are correct, requesting credit notes, checking items have been used or returned and receipting correct invoices. The post holder will be expected to use their initiative and work independently with the ability to plan their own workload and determine urgency but with contact and reference to their manager as necessary. Take part and lead in inventory control, supply chain principles, managed inventory principles
If this sounds like the role for you then we would encourage you to apply today. Feel free to reach out to Natasha Burton for an informal chat on 01256314747 or Natasha.Burton@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk .
We wish you every success in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role
- Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel
- Good Standard of Education including Mathematics and English
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person.
- Have experience in previous job roles which required good organisational skills and prioritisation of workload.
Desirable
- Medical consumables product knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS Purchase Order and Materials Management systems.
- Experience in working with NHS Procurement / Materials Management / Distribution.
- Supply chain knowledge
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Previous hospital or health service experience.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Computer literate with good accurate keyboard skills, Windows based applications, Word, Excel and inventory software systems
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role
- Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel
- Good Standard of Education including Mathematics and English
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person.
- Have experience in previous job roles which required good organisational skills and prioritisation of workload.
Desirable
- Medical consumables product knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS Purchase Order and Materials Management systems.
- Experience in working with NHS Procurement / Materials Management / Distribution.
- Supply chain knowledge
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Previous hospital or health service experience.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Computer literate with good accurate keyboard skills, Windows based applications, Word, Excel and inventory software systems
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
