Materials Technician

4 weeks ago

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Central Stores Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, as a Materials Technician. The post holder will be an integral member of the logistics team, providing materials support to SaTH Wards, Departments, regional GPs and Healthcare Services. They will be expected to have a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills as they will be required to use warehouse management systems and applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

The post holder will routinely be required to engage and communicate, both electronically and verbally, in a professional and diplomatic manner with a wide range of people, including Trust staff and suppliers. They must be comfortable working as part of a team whilst being physically robust and flexible in approach and able to effectively work independently in this busy store's environment.

Main duties of the job

Process Ward / Depts' requisitions from within Stores stock or by placing demands on the NHS Supply Chain and process credits for any return of stock. Check receipts for damage and accuracy to paperwork ensuring any discrepancies are recorded. Respond effectively to customer queries regarding stock availability, product details, supply chain difficulties etc.

Deliver products and equipment to Wards & Depts within SaTH; select, collate, pack and send Orders to the wider Healthcare community. Undertake periodic formal review and report on stock levels within Wards and Depts. Maintain accurate records, filing and reports. Provide advice on storage and stocking levels for products and data as required to Stores Management.

Prepare, check and pack goods for internal or onwards distribution. Communicate effectively on a routine basis with other Trust colleagues in relation to Trust's requirement for goods. Identify areas of potential improvements in the delivery of the job and inform management of any Health and Safety concerns immediately.

About us

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

The Main Stores Team consists of dedicated staff committed to providing the optimal service and support to patients, colleagues, and the Trust. They stay motivated with an internal culture of camaraderie, inclusivity, and a drive for improvements to service delivery. The Team is fully supportive of the Trust's vision for the future putting patients at the heart of everything we do, underpinned by its principles and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or CIPS Foundation (or equivalent). Manual Handling training (with appropriate certification)

Desirable

Proven experience of stock control/materials management systems within NHS.

Attainments

Essential

Proven stock control/material management experience. Experience in handling & moving heavy roll - cages & packages.

Desirable

Experience of stock control /materials management systems within NHS.

General knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of materials management processes & procedures and use of data capture and ordering systems

Special Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to analyse data, make decisions and own & resolve problems Good keyboard skills - ability to produce Excel spreadsheets, Word documents using Microsoft Software

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