Materials Management Officer

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 December 2024

Job summary

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take an active role in assisting the management of theatre resources, including organisation of loan kit, stock levels, monitoring stock rotation, minimising waste, liaising with suppliers regarding invoice queries and contribute to the theatre cost improvement programme. The post holder will actively assist in the accurate coding to the relevant budgets and identify areas where spend can be reduced.

The Resource & Information Team have access to a variety of learning opportunities, both in house and external to support the development of staff. This is a varied role within a developing team which offers exciting opportunities to be involved with that development and growth. The post covers Monday to Friday and the hours are 8 am to 4 pm daily.

The post holder will need to have good communication and IT skills and be approachable and supportive to the clinical staff, visitors and other team members.

A more detailed description of the main duties are available in the attached job description

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to take an active role in assisting the management of theatre resources, including organisation of loan kit, stock levels, monitoring stock rotation, minimise waste, liaise with suppliers regarding queries and contribute to the theatre cost improvement programme. The post holder will actively ensure accurate coding is applied to the relevant budgets and identify areas where spend can be reduced. You will be expected to perform all duties within the store areas of the theatre department.

The Post Holder will work within the Stores & Information team to ensure continuity of service as follows:

Will be responsible for all stock control and ordering supplies within the Main Theatre Department.

Will ensure that all consumables are ordered in a timely manner.

Will assist the Resource Co-ordinator and Team Lead to maintain budgetary control, maintain efficiency and contribute to the cost improvement programme.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1677R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see attached job description and personal specification or contact Jay Chester-Bristow - jay.chester-bristow@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see attached job description and personal specification or contact Jay Chester-Bristow - jay.chester-bristow@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths & English Grade 4 or equivalent experience NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development NVQ Level 3 IT Qualification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

Clinical background in theatres Attendance of a Procurement Group Stock control, Supplies and Stores

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to think organisationally/corporately Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office applications

Desirable

Working Knowledge of NHS Supply Chain and Oracle system Current experience of Interdepartmental liaison e.g. SSD, Procurement team Knowledge of clinical terms/procedures Cost improvement programme Overview of the Theatre Service

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

Computer literate Good troubleshooting skills- ability to resolve issues as they arise Good communication both written and verbal Ability to organise own work load Proactive approach to work Organised

Desirable

Ability to facilitate learning opportunities for small groups

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths & English Grade 4 or equivalent experience NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development NVQ Level 3 IT Qualification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

Clinical background in theatres Attendance of a Procurement Group Stock control, Supplies and Stores

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to think organisationally/corporately Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office applications

Desirable

Working Knowledge of NHS Supply Chain and Oracle system Current experience of Interdepartmental liaison e.g. SSD, Procurement team Knowledge of clinical terms/procedures Cost improvement programme Overview of the Theatre Service

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

Computer literate Good troubleshooting skills- ability to resolve issues as they arise Good communication both written and verbal Ability to organise own work load Proactive approach to work Organised

Desirable

Ability to facilitate learning opportunities for small groups

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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