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Job summary

Main area
Stores
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-SMT-201
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£22,383 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Materials Technician

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

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.  

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or CIPS Foundation (or equivalent).
  • Manual Handling training (with appropriate certification)
Desirable criteria
  • Proven experience of stock control/materials management systems within NHS.

Attainments

Essential criteria
  • Proven stock control/material management experience.
  • Experience in handling & moving heavy roll - cages & packages.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of stock control /materials management systems within NHS.

General knowledge

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

Special Aptitudes

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andy Prosser
Job title
Stores Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743261000
Additional information

 

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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