Job summary
An opportunity
has arisen within the CHoICE Procurement Services - Materials Management team
for a Stock Controller providing an efficient and reliable Materials Management
Service using bar code data capture technology to replenish products in
accordance with agreed procedures.
The Stock
Controller role provides invaluable procurement support to the hospital sites.
This role involves having responsibility for managing an efficient and
effective inbound and outbound delivery service to the Trusts Operating Theatre
Departments in the hospital localities, (Some service provision to other
departments will be required at times).
The role will
predominately be based within the Operating Theatre Department at Sunderland
Royal Hospital but will require attendance at other locations.
You will need
to be able to work under your own initiative without close supervision, be
literate and numerate with excellent customer service and organisational
skills.
We are looking
for the successful candidate to assist in the development of a new Materials
Management function provided initially to the Operating Theatre Directorate.
Candidates
should have some experience of stock control and be highly motivated to
providing a first class materials management service to ensure that clinical
services can be delivered effectively.
We offer a
supportive learning environment and encourage staff to build their skills
through work-related courses and internet based learning.
Main duties of the job
To work under
the guidance and direction of the Materials Management Supervisor and provide
support to the day to day running of the overall Materials Management service.
The role is
responsible for the ordering, receiving and storing of goods used within the
Operating Theatres as part of CHoICE Procurements fully managed service, the
Materials Management Service is the management of Ward / Department stocks to
defined inventory levels, maximising benefits on price breaks, reducing cost,
improving quality and providing a seamless service to our internal customers.
This is a
physically demanding post which involves manual handling activities such as
lifting, carrying, and unpacking of boxes. The role also involves the use of
multiple computer systems so basic I.T skills are a requirement.
The Materials
Management Service runs Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00
and the Procurement Department offers a flexible working policy.
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide effective communications between internal / external customers with
particular regard to the NHS Supply Chain in order that goods are available and
obtained in accordance with established procedures and timescales, to facilitate
the day to day activities provided to the patients, staff and visitors to South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundations Trust.
The job holders brief will include the day to day management of the Materials
Management Service; support Directorates by ensuring we provide a value for
money service, for the whole of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust and also CHoICE. The Materials Management Service is the management
of Ward / Department stocks to defined inventory levels, maximising benefits on
price breaks, reducing cost, improving quality and providing a seamless service to
our internal customers. This is a physically demanding post which involves manual
handling activities such as lifting, carrying, and unpacking of boxes. Electronic
transmission of data between the Trust and NHS Supply Chain supports this
activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide effective communications between internal / external customers with
particular regard to the NHS Supply Chain in order that goods are available and
obtained in accordance with established procedures and timescales, to facilitate
the day to day activities provided to the patients, staff and visitors to South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundations Trust.
The job holders brief will include the day to day management of the Materials
Management Service; support Directorates by ensuring we provide a value for
money service, for the whole of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust and also CHoICE. The Materials Management Service is the management
of Ward / Department stocks to defined inventory levels, maximising benefits on
price breaks, reducing cost, improving quality and providing a seamless service to
our internal customers. This is a physically demanding post which involves manual
handling activities such as lifting, carrying, and unpacking of boxes. Electronic
transmission of data between the Trust and NHS Supply Chain supports this
activity.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills required as communications take the form of verbal, telephone and email methods, and you must be able to reply in all forms
- Good organisational skills, as you will have multiple wards / departments to provide services to each day, as well as office activities to undertake
- Good prioritisations skills, as you need to ensure delivery of operational services required and address matters of an urgent nature
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of handling goods of all sizes in a warehouse or retail environment, including stock rotation, checking goods for accuracy, sell or use by dates
- Previous customer services expereience of dealing with customer queries to a satifactory outcome, and by all communication methods
Desirable
- VDU experience, including desktop or laptop PC usage, software package applications and ability to input data into systems
- Data input and preparation, of paper based documentation for upload into computerised systems
- Previous experience of using Hand held scanners for bar coding, stock management etc
- Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work alone at times
- Ability to work under pressure, especially at peak times
- Calm disposition
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to achieve results, and provide a first class service to our customers
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- CSE or GCSE level of education
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft, on-line systems, NHSSC, Oracle etc
- Qualifications arising from courses such as ECDL etc
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivating, as you will be working alone at times
- Career minded, as there are opportunities for development
- Team player to affect delivery of services across the Trust
Desirable
- Responsible and caring attitude, as the work we undertake facilitates frontline staff to provide services to our patients, staff and visitors
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills required as communications take the form of verbal, telephone and email methods, and you must be able to reply in all forms
- Good organisational skills, as you will have multiple wards / departments to provide services to each day, as well as office activities to undertake
- Good prioritisations skills, as you need to ensure delivery of operational services required and address matters of an urgent nature
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of handling goods of all sizes in a warehouse or retail environment, including stock rotation, checking goods for accuracy, sell or use by dates
- Previous customer services expereience of dealing with customer queries to a satifactory outcome, and by all communication methods
Desirable
- VDU experience, including desktop or laptop PC usage, software package applications and ability to input data into systems
- Data input and preparation, of paper based documentation for upload into computerised systems
- Previous experience of using Hand held scanners for bar coding, stock management etc
- Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work alone at times
- Ability to work under pressure, especially at peak times
- Calm disposition
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to achieve results, and provide a first class service to our customers
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- CSE or GCSE level of education
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft, on-line systems, NHSSC, Oracle etc
- Qualifications arising from courses such as ECDL etc
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivating, as you will be working alone at times
- Career minded, as there are opportunities for development
- Team player to affect delivery of services across the Trust
Desirable
- Responsible and caring attitude, as the work we undertake facilitates frontline staff to provide services to our patients, staff and visitors
