Materials Assistant - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Materials Assistant for Woodlands Hospital in Darlington. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, with a flexible shift pattern to cover departmental needs.

You will be an active member of the Materials Department, ensuring stock availability and providing a high-quality materials management service to internal customers. Training and development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer use (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Active member of the Materials Department, handling day-to-day operations.
• Provide an effective materials management service to internal customers.
• Ensure stock availability through correct ordering and replenishment.
• Maintain departmental paperwork and files for accuracy and accessibility.
• Complete mandatory training and compliance requirements.

Job description

Materials Assistant

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Material Assistant to join their team of staff in the Materials department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include

• You are an active member of the Materials Department, involved in the day to day running of the department.
• Provide an effective and high-quality materials management service to all internal customers.
• Ensure stock availability through the correct order processing and replenishing of pre-approved stock and products for central stores or on behalf of hospital departments.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork and files in good order with reference to accuracy, appropriateness and availability.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria

• A minimum of GSCE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £25,859.89 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

37.5 Hours & Permanent

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy