Bank B2 Materials Management Operative

NHS; Greater London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Materials Management Operative. This role involves managing stock levels, assisting customers, and ensuring efficient delivery of goods to various departments. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and physical fitness. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible full-time shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service work ethic required.
• Physical fitness is necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and review inventory in line with clinical activity.
• Assist customers at the Main Stores and check received goods.
• Coordinate with various hospital services and staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Inventory Management

Health & Safety

Job description

Job summary

The Materials Management Operative is a customer-facing role requiring a strong customer service work ethic and a proactive, positive attitude. The role involves working in a team, operating the Trust's goods inwards/outwards systems for delivering goods to Wards and Departments. The post holder will assist customers at the Main Stores, checking received goods against delivery documents and picking and packing supplies based on requisitions from various Trust services.

The role includes managing stock levels, reviewing inventory in line with clinical activity, and scanning, ordering, and storing supplies as per schedule.

This position requires physical fitness.

This summary outlines key operational areas and responsibilities; further details are provided in the Main Duties section below.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5-hour shifts, core hours between 7 am and 5 pm.

Main duties

• Contact with ward and service managers and staff within the hospital
• Procurement activities involving Clinical Specialists, Contracts Team, Customer Services
• Engagement with divisional teams
• Participation in ward review meetings
• Health & Safety responsibilities, including Major Incidents
• Financial tasks with e-Financials Systems Team and Accounts Payable
• Coordination with other hospital services such as Facilities and Estates
• Interaction with all levels of Trust staff

External contacts (if applicable)

• Goods receiving staff and NHS Logistics teams
• Suppliers, including couriers
• External NHS bodies
• Members of the public
• Other NHS and public service organizations

About us

We provide community health services to over two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire. Our professionals deliver high-quality healthcare in homes and local clinics, supporting patients to stay well, manage their health, and avoid unnecessary hospital visits or stays.

We support patients throughout their lives, from health visiting for newborns to community nursing, stroke rehab, and end-of-life palliative care.

Our vision: Deliver great care closer to home.

Our mission: Working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £14.07/hour, including basic pay, HCAS, 12.07% holiday pay

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Full-time, flexible

Reference number: 824-BANK-MMO58

Location: Harrow, HA1 3UJ

Job description & responsibilities

Make judgements about stock levels required on wards and departments using barcode technology, replenishing stock to agreed levels.

Maintain effective liaison with NHS Supply Chain and suppliers.

Adhere to Trust policies on infection prevention and control.

Assist in maintaining ward areas regarding storage and replenishment of consumables.

Accurately count, scan, input, upload information, and store stock for designated wards/departments.

Locate and provide emergency supplies as needed.

Assist with processing Non-Stock Materials Management requests and maintain relationships with purchasing staff.

Maintain stock at agreed levels, ensuring security during delivery and storage.

Immediately break down deliveries; do not leave cages or totes unattended on wards/departments.