Integrated Inventory Assistant

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Integrated Inventory Assistant to support stock receipt, storage and distribution across hospital sites. You will work under the Integrated Inventory Team Leader, ensuring efficient stock replenishment and excellent customer service.

The role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills and a willingness to travel between sites. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using electronic Inventory Management Software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of stock control and stores functions is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials management service to defined areas.
• Timely receipt and distribution of goods.
• Being customer focused.
• Undertake monthly stock counts and maintain stock records.
• Chase outstanding orders and assist with stock recalls as required.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory software

MS Office

Customer service

Driving licence

Communication

Tools

Inventory Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious enthusiastic individual to work in the Procurement & Supplies Department within North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions, joining a constantly developing function.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide high quality customer service, and support an efficient operation of a stock replenishment, receipt, storage & distribution service within the North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, working under the supervision of the Integrated Inventory Team Leader.

We are looking for an individual with flair and commitment who embraces continuous improvement. A flexible approach is also essential as there will be a requirement to work at both our North Tees & Hartlepool hospital sites.

The successful candidate must be computer literate with experience of using electronic Inventory Management Software and the Microsoft Office Suite of business applications.

The role requires the candidate to have knowledge and experience of stock control, supplies/stores functions and providing excellent levels of customer service. The ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organisation is an essential requirement.

This is a challenging, hands‑on role that involves significant physical activity and a fast-paced working environment.

To provide a high quality service and support an efficient operation of stock receipt, storage, distribution, ordering of stock and replenishment service working under the Integrated Inventory Team Leaders instructions.

The Integrated Inventory Assistant has particular responsibility for:

• Providing a Materials Management service to defined areas
• Timely receipt and distribution of goods
• Being customer focused

The post holder will be expected to work independently and as part of the team to ensure the service runs efficiently, reporting directly to the Integrated Inventory Team Leader.

A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

• Undertake materials management activities as directed by duly authorised personnel on either site, to include re-stocking once stock received
• Requisition of goods to maintain regular stock levels, to include stock and non-stock items.
• Receipt, checking, booking in and delivery of goods
• Keeping accurate, relevant records regarding goods received and delivered
• Ensure safe storage of goods
• Chase outstanding orders
• Ensure product standardisation where appropriate
• Action inabilities report
• Provide assistance with respect to product recalls
• To recognise and advise Trust personnel of any inconsistencies on delivery notes or official orders.
• Undertake monthly stock evaluations
• Advise and assist staff regarding information required / emergency issues
• Liaise with internal and external agencies regarding stock enquiries
• Carry out stock counts at the best time to suit the Trust
• Work closely with other staff within the function to promote and ensure efficient and cohesive delivery of service, including other duties that may reasonable be required to ensure continued delivery of service