Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

This is a fixed term post  until 31st March 2027 as a member of the supply chain team. 

You will work within clearly defined procedures using your own initiative on routine matters and refer to the Receipts and Distribution Department manager  when necessary.

Responsible for stocking clinical and non-clinical areas with products delivered, maintaining stock rotation to, minimize wastage,

Taking delivery of product delivered to site, receipting all goods delivered onto the e-Procurement system, and scanning to reorder stock against agreed stock levels.

You will work to ensure an efficient and effective customer focused service is provided for all staff across the site ensuring they can deliver excellent patient care.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

Coordinate the ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of clinical and non-clinical products to wards, theatres, and departments.

Maintain optimum stock levels in line with agreed stock levels to ensure continuous product availability.

Assist with stock rationalisation, standardisation, and waste reduction through effective inventory management practices.

Process orders and inventory transactions using EDC, hand scanners, e-catalogues, warehouse systems, and other Trust systems that are implemented.

Manage the replenishment of pharmaceutical products in accordance with agreed pharmacy stock portfolios and procedures.

Ensure the safe handling, transportation, and delivery of medicines and supplies across operational areas.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.