Job summary
The Operational Services Manager (Materials Management) will be expected to support the Interventional Radiology Team in ensuring that systems are in place for the procurement and management of stock and consumables in the department.
Main duties of the job
The post will suit someone who has experience of working in a stock/procurement environment and will support the Interventional Radiology team in ensuring they have the stock and consumables available to allow the delivery of continually high quality patient care. The ongoing implementation and maintenance of a computerised stock control system is a key deliverable for the successful candidate.
You will have excellent communication skills, liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to support the standardisation and rationalisation of stock within the department. You will also be instrumental in co-ordinating and implementing regular stock checks in line with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment alongside Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff, Supplies and Procurement staff and external suppliers to ensure systems are in place for the safe, efficient and cost effective management of stock and consumables within the Interventional Radiology Department.
The Operational Services Manager (Materials Management) will work alongside the Superintendent Radiographer for Interventional Radiology to support the ongoing implementation and maintenance of a computerised stock control system.
They will support the rationalisation and standardisation of products and to ensure that stock levels within the department are appropriately set, captured, managed and adjusted as necessary.
The post holder will be expected to use their own initiative and problem solve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment alongside Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff, Supplies and Procurement staff and external suppliers to ensure systems are in place for the safe, efficient and cost effective management of stock and consumables within the Interventional Radiology Department.
The Operational Services Manager (Materials Management) will work alongside the Superintendent Radiographer for Interventional Radiology to support the ongoing implementation and maintenance of a computerised stock control system.
They will support the rationalisation and standardisation of products and to ensure that stock levels within the department are appropriately set, captured, managed and adjusted as necessary.
The post holder will be expected to use their own initiative and problem solve.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a stock management role
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of warehouse and / or materials management IT systems
- Good influencing and networking skills.
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Motivated and flexible approach to working practices.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a stock management role
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of warehouse and / or materials management IT systems
- Good influencing and networking skills.
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Motivated and flexible approach to working practices.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
