Purchase and Supply Officer / Stock Management Technician

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK health organisation in Cardiff is seeking a Stock Management Technician to manage equipment orders and stock levels, ensuring essential services for patients. The role involves using stock control systems and collaborating with both clinical and administrative teams. Candidates should be well organised, possess a technical background, and thrive in a dynamic setting where they can make a difference in patient care. Enjoyment of gadgets and technical equipment will be beneficial in this position.

Qualifications

• Well organised with a technical background.
• Enjoys managing gadgets and stock.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Order and prepare EAT equipment for patients.
• Maintain optimal stock levels for timely delivery.
• Utilise ALAS stock control and Oracle systems.
• Support manager and administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist clinical and non-clinical staff.

Job description

Job Description

The Electronic Assistive Technology Service Wales (EAT) provides a holistic assessment, trials, long‑term loan and maintenance service that aims to enhance our patients' independence, mobility and ability to communicate. The EAT service is made up of four services but operates largely as a single entity with a common referral pathway, triage and treatment regimen. The service is provided by a range of registered healthcare professionals including Clinical Scientists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Technologists, supported by unregistered staff such as Administrators, Technical Instructors and, hopefully, soon you as the Stock Management Technician.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ordering and preparation of requested EAT equipment, as well as for maintaining adequate stock levels of spare parts. They will receive, check and distribute deliveries of the equipment, including posting it further to remote service bases. If you are well organised, have some technical background, enjoy playing with gadgets and keep your area of responsibility in order, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will work as a senior member of the purchasing and supply team supporting the purchase, supply and preparation of medical equipment and consumables for Electronic Assistive Technology Services.
• They will ensure equipment stock levels are maintained at an optimum level to ensure smooth and timely delivery of the services to patients.
• Utilise the computerised ALAS stock control system (BEST) and Oracle for ordering, receipt, control and distribution of equipment.
• Support the manager and the administrative team in the administrative function as required.
• Provide support to a variety of members of staff (both clinical and non‑clinical) working within the Electronic Assistive Technology Services.
• Support the stock lead in the supervision and training of other staff.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16 00 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500 00 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population while working with partners to develop regional services. We are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board's vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives: Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places and Acting for the Future.

Our values are:

• We are kind and caring
• We are respectful
• We have trust and integrity
• We take personal responsibility

Our Region

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge.