Materials Management Officer

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Management Officer with a flexible approach and good customer service skills to join our team at Chichester Hospital. The role involves providing a cost effective materials management service, ensuring the replenishment of ward stocks with PDA/bar code technology, keeping stock levels on target and maintaining orderly storage areas.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high quality Materials Management service across the Trust, ensuring appropriate stock levels and supply routes.
• Support the development and implementation of the Trust's Procurement strategy.
• Identify and investigate opportunities to extend the Materials Management service.
• Participate in product appraisal, evaluation and coordination of trials for Materials Management items.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If using a Graduate visa, at least 18 months must remain at the time of application.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receive and deliver ordered stock to the correct location.
• Order required stock for replenishment to meet minimum/maximum levels.
• Maintain stock in an organised manner, ensuring all labels are clear and in good condition.
• Liaise with location staff, communicating supply constraints and offering approved alternatives.

Person specification

• Warehousing / logistics experience.
• Customer Service skills.
• Stock control knowledge.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of undertaking own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

We strongly discourage the use of AI tools in completing your application. Applications that rely heavily on AI generated content may result in rejection. Please present your genuine experiences and motivations.

Flexible working options can be explored with the recruiting line manager.

All suitable candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed for roles meeting the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they meet these criteria.

If you are currently employed by another NHS Trust or UHSussex, obtain approval for secondment before applying. If approval is not granted, the role may be considered only as a fixed term position.

We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications.