Materials Management Assistant | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust is seeking a Materials Management Assistant to support the implementation and maintenance of a materials managed service. This role involves daily ordering activities, managing deliveries, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and be prepared for physical handling tasks as part of a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials management or supply chain.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on needs.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a materials managed service.
• Check and manage deliveries effectively.
• Conduct quarterly reviews with department leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Organizational skills

Job description

The Trust is embarking on an exciting period of change as we implement Scan 4 Safety across a number of key wards and departments at the Trust, initially at Westmorland General Hospital. The implementation will re-shape the role of logistics and supply chain to ensure the service is fit for purpose, delivers value and customer satisfaction in a sustainable manner.

The One Lancashire and South Cumbria Procurement Department is hosted by East Lancashire NHS Trust but staff are based across the region. The vision is to deliver an excellent procurement and logistics service with a focus on continuous improvement, value for money including savings and efficiencies, and improved outcomes for patients.

This post is based within University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and reports to the Scan 4 Safety Manager at Westmorland General Hospital.

Main Duties & Key Working Relationships

• To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a materials managed service, undertaking the day to day ordering activity on behalf of the customer. Replenishing goods at theatre and departmental level using bar code systems as appropriate.
• Receive, check and put away deliveries ordered via materials management service. Ensure items are rotated, do not exceed expiry dates, stored in the correct location and the store area is left tidy.
• The position requires physical effort on a daily basis, such as manual handling of roll cages and unpacking of products onto store room shelves.
• Ensure discrepancies for returns and credits are processed timely and appropriately.
• Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate ward/theatre/department leads, using system information to illustrate spending patterns and identify products and stock levels.
• Keep all associated paperwork regularly updated in line with code and location changes.
• Have a flexible attitude to working hours to meet the needs of the customer.
• Provide cover for other Materials Management Assistants as identified by the Supply Chain Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and policies.

Procurement & Supply Chain is part of One Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The team provide services to:

• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals)
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
• Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about One Lancashire and South Cumbria and the Trust via our website:

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025