Materials Management Assistant

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a member for the Procurement Department to manage stock ordering and restocking duties. The role requires handling physical stock and using NHS IT systems to maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate manual handling skills and attention to detail. This position offers benefits like up to 33 days of annual leave and an NHS pension.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Local financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out physical activities such as moving and handling products.
• Experience in stock management systems.
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Process stock requisitions using NHS IT systems.
• Monitor stock availability and record discrepancies.
• Maintain electronic records of products and stock levels.

Skills

Manual handling

Stock management

Attention to detail

Tools

NHS Supply Chain IT System

Job description

The post holder will be a member of the Procurement Department within the Materials Management Team and will provide a stock ordering and put-away service to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, restocking the wards and departments.

70% of the main duties and responsibilities of this role involve manual and physical activities, including ordering, checking, and putting away stock products. This involves moving and handling products across wards and departments, dealing with returns where appropriate, and physical effort such as standing for long periods, walking across the Trust site, and working in small storeroom areas.

Responsibilities include:

1. Processing stock and non-stock requisitions using NHS Supply Chain IT System / Local Stock Management System in line with the Trust’s input timetable.
2. Monitoring stock availability, delivery times, and dates, taking remedial actions as necessary. Recording discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
3. Maintaining electronic records of products and stock levels using NHS Supply Chain IT system accurately and updating as needed.
4. Identifying surplus stock for re-allocation or return to NHS Supply Chain for credit, and acting accordingly.
5. Assisting in implementing product or unit of issue changes resulting from Trust product rationalisation or standardisation, or changes to national suppliers.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as a healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We aim to make our workforce truly representative of our community and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups.

If you need support with your application, please contact our recruitment team to discuss alternative methods.

We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests seriously to accommodate service needs.

Benefits We Offer:

• 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, electronics, etc.)
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance options
• Local financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Michael Johnston

Job Title: Materials Management Supervisor

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]