Stores Assistant

Job Description Stores Assistant Location: Cobalt Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hours: Part-time (08:00-16:30 - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - flexible) Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits Summary: Cobalt Hospital has been delivering health services for many years and has established a reputation with patients and the healthcare community for consultant led services and high patient satisfaction. Registered with the Care Quality Commission patients can be assured of the highest standards in surgical, nursing, hygiene and aftercare services at Cobalt. The endoscopy service has recently achieved Joint Advisory Group accreditation an industry standard for the delivery of endoscopy procedures so patients can be assured they will receive the highest quality of clinical care and patient experience. The role: We currently have a excellent opportunity for a Supplies Co-ordinator/ Stores Assistant to join our team at our Cobalt Hospital, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. As a Supplies Co-ordinator, you will be a dynamic, self-motivated, computer literate person with good communication and interpersonal skills. You must be a team player and will have preferably worked in a stock control or goods-in environment previously, though this is not essential as full training will be given. As a Supplies Coordinator you will be joining a team responsible for handling all orders and management of stock coming into the hospital. You will be responsible for the control of the ordering and stock control of the consumables and equipment needed in the hospital. You will also be required to carry out regular stock takes, place orders for goods as well as dispatching and putting away deliveries. The Supplies Coordinator is to support with barcoding, Vim invoices, and the ordering of stock, deliveries for the hospital. SAP experience would be desirable. Please note, this will be a hands on role and there will be lots of lifting and being on your feet. You will not be in the office all the time. You will be able to demonstrate: - Professional and confident IT skills - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Accuracy and reliability - The ability to work independently and as part of a team - Initiative with a flexible and proactive approach to work English and Mathematics are an essential part of the role as is a good standard of general education. Some knowledge of medical terminology would be beneficial, though not essential. You must have a keen eye for detail. Benefits: - 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (prorated) - Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period - Flexible shift patterns available where possible - Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies - Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants - Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary - Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy - Free Parking on site (where possible) - Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) - Concerts for Carers - Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords - The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. LI-KH1 We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.