Job summary
As a Controller, you will be responsible for the clinical consumables in clinical locations across the Trust. You will be assigned different places to visit everyday, putting away their stock, which depends upon how much you have countered and ordered for them 2 days before.
You must accurately count the stock in all store areas, upload onto the system and create order numbers for the different suppliers and you must monitor these orders as they will be coming in on a different day to the standard NHS delivery. Any items that do not turn up must be investigated and recorded as necessary. Full training will be given in the way of shadowing.
Liaising and communication with department managers is essential for controlling the stock or substitute stock. Finding out the areas' needs is vital for the efficient running of patient care.
You will be carrying out yearly stock reviews, which entails you running a report on stock usage, and this will update any stock levels that may need changing upon discussions with the Ward Managers.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Materials Management Supervisor in the implementation of the service throughout the Trust by ensuring that an efficient and effective materials management service is provided to customers within the Trust, whilst promoting the benefits and services of the Procurement department. This will include the ordering, receipting and put away of all goods required by customers and providing an essential interface between the procurement department and its customers.
Counting stock, placing orders, downloading and creating orders, putting away stock, stock rotation, maintaining stock labels (replacing as necessary), stock reports, emailing, printing and communication.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whatever your role, the quality of care our patients receive is dependent on the contribution of each and every member of staff. We believe that this is a joint approach the attitude, qualities and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you can and will expect from us in return.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 May 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whatever your role, the quality of care our patients receive is dependent on the contribution of each and every member of staff. We believe that this is a joint approach the attitude, qualities and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you can and will expect from us in return.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 May 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Good standard of basic education
Desirable
- -Willingness to undertake further training in relation to Materials Management
Experience
Essential
- -Experience working in a demand led environment -IT literate
Desirable
- -Experience of Materials Management and stores procedures using inventory management software
Knowledge
Essential
- -Basic understanding of stock rotation -General understanding of work flow
Desirable
- -Previous experience in retail / catering or warehousing / stores environment
Skills
Essential
- -Able to communicate effectively -Ability to work as part of a team -Able to work with minimum supervision -Must be computer literate -A well-developed attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Good standard of basic education
Desirable
- -Willingness to undertake further training in relation to Materials Management
Experience
Essential
- -Experience working in a demand led environment -IT literate
Desirable
- -Experience of Materials Management and stores procedures using inventory management software
Knowledge
Essential
- -Basic understanding of stock rotation -General understanding of work flow
Desirable
- -Previous experience in retail / catering or warehousing / stores environment
Skills
Essential
- -Able to communicate effectively -Ability to work as part of a team -Able to work with minimum supervision -Must be computer literate -A well-developed attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).