Job summary
Boston - Procurement & Materials Management Assistant - Band 3
We are seeking to appoint a Procurement & Materials Management Assistant for the Stores & Logistics Team at Pilgrim Hospital Boston.
We are searching for a hard working individual who is looking for an exciting new challenge. You will be responsible for the ordering & distribution of stock ranging between clinical and non-clinical items around Pilgrim Hospital Boston, helping across a variety of stock control areas, working closely with the Ward leads, your fellow Stores Assistants and reporting directly to the Procurement & Materials Management Officers and ultimately the Site Manager for Stores & Materials Management.
Main duties of the job
The scope of operational work managed by this team is significant - the full roll out of materials management at Pilgrim is run from this team and there are some large and exciting projects to be a part of in the coming years. The team maintains the highest standards of stock management across all areas of the hospital from Theatres to A&E and beyond. The team support the internal stakeholders to manage their ward budgets and generate ideas for savings and service improvement for patients, whilst ensuring we meet the Trust values and standards.
If you are enthusiastic, physically fit and would relish a new challenge, we want to hear from you. We do not need you to have any public sector experience - what we need is a passion for stores & supply, a proven track record and a desire to want to join a talented team. You will ideally have previous retail, stores or warehousing related qualifications (or have the equivalent work experience) and have the ability to make a difference in this role. People skills will be important for dealing with the wide variety of internal stakeholders throughout the Trust that you will work with.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/O Level Grade C or above in English & Maths; or equivalent
- Computer literacy to RSA level 2 or above or equivalent
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a comparable purchasing/logistics/retail environment.
- Experience at operating as part of a team.
- Experience at operating autonomously.
- Experience of using Information Technology
Desirable
- Experience in a large and complex logistics organisation.
- Experience at providing a high level of customer service.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Use of Information technology. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
Desirable
- Customer service skills.
- Analytical skills.
Special requirements
Essential
- Will be required to undertake some moderate physical effort involving the movement of heavy cages and boxes.
Desirable
- Ability to complete tasks according to objectives and on time.
- Flexible approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/O Level Grade C or above in English & Maths; or equivalent
- Computer literacy to RSA level 2 or above or equivalent
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a comparable purchasing/logistics/retail environment.
- Experience at operating as part of a team.
- Experience at operating autonomously.
- Experience of using Information Technology
Desirable
- Experience in a large and complex logistics organisation.
- Experience at providing a high level of customer service.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Use of Information technology. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
Desirable
- Customer service skills.
- Analytical skills.
Special requirements
Essential
- Will be required to undertake some moderate physical effort involving the movement of heavy cages and boxes.
Desirable
- Ability to complete tasks according to objectives and on time.
- Flexible approach.
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).
