Materials Management Assistant

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust seeks a Materials Management Assistant to ensure efficient delivery of consumables and equipment in clinical areas, supporting patient treatment across a 24/7 acute teaching hospital. The role requires a blend of interpersonal skills and relevant qualifications, offering significant opportunities for development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in customer care or public services.
• Knowledge of relevant theatre or clinical areas.
• Assessment of keyboard and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of consumables and equipment for theatres.
• Support materials management in clinical areas within a 24/7 environment.
• Assist in operational tasks to facilitate patient treatment.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Word

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of theatre/medical equipment

Education

NVQ level 3 in Customer Care/Public Services

Tools

Computer Skills qualification

Job description

Job Overview

UHS Estates Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This role could be based in Eastleigh and/or Winchester.

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

The Materials Management team currently consists of 19 Materials Management Assistants, each providing a Materials Management service to selected areas within the UEL managed service areas.

This role is key in ensuring the right consumables are in the right place at the right time to enable efficient and effective patient treatment, supported by a dedicated management team within UEL.

The service supports operating theatres, labs, and other areas of a 24/7 acute teaching hospital (University Hospital Southampton), providing major trauma and tertiary services across the South of England. Ensuring the correct theatre is available with the right equipment, consumables, and surgical instrumentation at the right time.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and ranked in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and recommendation in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, with flexible options discussed during the interview process. UHS employees can access NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata), and benefit from a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive city on the south coast, with an international airport, direct trains to London, nearby New Forest National Park, and beaches of the Jurassic Coast. Living costs are approximately 20% lower than London, with 14 outstanding Ofsted-rated schools.

UHS Estates Limited (UEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, handles design, construction, and ongoing estates services, including maintenance, soft facilities management, and equipment/materials management.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please review the attached person specification document for detailed skills and experience criteria. Use this when completing your application, as these are used during shortlisting.

For an overview of main duties, see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. For detailed daily responsibilities, read the full attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Keyboard skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• NVQ level 3 in Customer Care/Public Services or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of theatre/medical equipment gained through on-the-job learning within theatres or relevant clinical areas.

Desirable criteria

• Computer Skills qualification.

Special requirements of the post

Essential criteria

• Driving - Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to drive a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes (Category B).

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together