Job summary
This post offers an excellent on-the-job training opportunity in our customer focused, proactive Supplies and Procurement Department which is responsible for purchasing a comprehensive range of goods and services and delivering an enhanced materials management services to wards and theatres.
Main duties of the job
This role entails a range of supply chain duties that encompasses, raising orders, stock receipting, stock delivery, stock management and stock replenishment. The post involves the use of computerised ordering systems and Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Candidates should have good interpersonal and customer service skills, a good standard of written and verbal English, good organisational skills and be able to work as an effective team member together with a flexible and self-motivated approach to work.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information details
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information details
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated, and can rise to a challenge
- Excellent customer focus
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of management
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Sufficiently numerate in order to interpret, summarise and analyse procurement data including accurate comparison of product and pricing information
- Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively
- Ability to assess customer requirements
- Ability to understand, interpret and follow procedures
- Able to maintain an organised approach, whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to plan, co-ordinate and manage own workload to meet service needs
- 21.Frequent moderate physical effort is required daily
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work requirements
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge/ Experience of Microsoft office packages including Outlook, Excel and word
- Experience of stock control & stock control systems
Desirable
- Experience and Knowledge of NHS Trust materials management ordering systems, acquired through on the job training.
- Experience of using purchasing systems
- Experience of NHS Supply Chain online ordering system
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- NVQ II in procurement or warehousing
- 3 GCSE's Grade c or above
- Other relevant business qualifications in a related subject
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated, and can rise to a challenge
- Excellent customer focus
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of management
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Sufficiently numerate in order to interpret, summarise and analyse procurement data including accurate comparison of product and pricing information
- Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively
- Ability to assess customer requirements
- Ability to understand, interpret and follow procedures
- Able to maintain an organised approach, whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to plan, co-ordinate and manage own workload to meet service needs
- 21.Frequent moderate physical effort is required daily
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work requirements
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge/ Experience of Microsoft office packages including Outlook, Excel and word
- Experience of stock control & stock control systems
Desirable
- Experience and Knowledge of NHS Trust materials management ordering systems, acquired through on the job training.
- Experience of using purchasing systems
- Experience of NHS Supply Chain online ordering system
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- NVQ II in procurement or warehousing
- 3 GCSE's Grade c or above
- Other relevant business qualifications in a related subject
Additional information
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).
