Integrated Inventory Assistant

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Tees Valley is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Procurement & Supplies Department. The role involves providing excellent customer service and managing stock operations under guidance. Candidates must have prior experience in materials management, be proficient in digital inventory systems, and possess good communication skills. A full UK driving licence is also mandatory. This role offers opportunities for personal development and is vital for ensuring efficient operational supply to healthcare services.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for development

Staff recognition programs

Qualifications

• Candidate must have experience in stores environment.
• Prior experience of materials/stock management is required.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service for stock operations.
• Ensure timely receipt and distribution of goods.
• Maintain accurate records regarding goods received.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths - Pass

Tools

Computerised stock management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

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.

About us

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".

Job responsibilities

• 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
• 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 reasonably be required to ensure continued delivery of service

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths - Pass

Experience

• Experience in stores environment
• Experience of materials/stock management
• Use of computerised systems
• Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector organisation
• Use of computerised stock management systems

Skills

• Good communication skills - ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation

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.