Job summary
Responsible for the inventory management of regularly used consumables within clinical areas ensuring stock levels are managed and maintained in an efficient and cost effective manner in line with agreed procedures and processes via the Inventory Management service. At times the work can be physically demanding.
You will be required to be flexible and work across sites as and when required.
The inventory management team are part of procurement which work across both sites. The inventory management teams are very welcoming , helpful and accommodating and are highly respected around both hospitals. Both hospitals work really well as a team ensuring that all the wards and departments receive a good service and have every thing they need to run smoothly.
Main duties of the job
Take responsibility for the security of goods from the point of receipt (at Ward/Department level) and ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner and in its correct storage area
Work unsupervised, using own initiative in clinical areas adhering to published and inferred standards, policies and procedures.
Implement and manage inventory at ward / department level, acting as a primary point of contact.
To review and resolve all discrepancies concerning stock by liaising with customers and external suppliers as appropriate. To advise on appropriate action for uplifts and return policies and to implement as necessary
Undertake regular ward stock takes in line with schedule, capture requirements using electronic automatic data capture equipment and input data as required on to computerised ordering system.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent working experience
- Working knowledge of medical consumables.
- Formal supply chain or inventory management experience
- Working towards MCIPS or Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of inventory management and replenishment systems
- Warehouse, inventory management or stock replenishment experience
Desirable
- Materials Management within a hospital environment or similar setting
Skills
Essential
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to analyse data, identifying trends and make evidence based recommendations
- Good organisational skills
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent working experience
- Working knowledge of medical consumables.
- Formal supply chain or inventory management experience
- Working towards MCIPS or Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of inventory management and replenishment systems
- Warehouse, inventory management or stock replenishment experience
Desirable
- Materials Management within a hospital environment or similar setting
Skills
Essential
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to analyse data, identifying trends and make evidence based recommendations
- Good organisational skills
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
