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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
About
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital-based health services to residents of Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas such as Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and parts of north-east Sussex. The Trust offers specialist services, including Oncology and Ophthalmology, across a wider region. Fordcombe Hospital, located near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024, focusing on planned care with two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, and diagnostic services such as X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy, alongside consultation and treatment rooms.
At MTW, we are committed to fostering a culture that allows staff to reach their full potential, offering career growth and development opportunities. We value the unique contributions of each employee in delivering the highest quality care to our patients. As a diverse employer, we actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives, believing that this diversity strengthens our organisation.
The NHS offers over 350 different career paths, with roles ranging from direct patient care to vital support services. The Trust provides flexible shift patterns and operates a successful Staff Bank for ad-hoc paid shifts. We also offer volunteer opportunities, and all vacancies are advertised on our website, where applications must be submitted online. In the 2023 NHS staff survey, our employees voted us the second most recommended NHS Trust in the South East.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and appropriate pre-employment checks are conducted on all recruits in order to comply with Safeguarding requirements.
As a user of the 'two ticks' symbol (positive about disabled people), we are committed to employing disabled people, and disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy they apply for will be invited to attend interview and considered on their skills and abilities. If you are shortlisted for interview, our invitation will ask you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, - please do ensure that you advise us if this is the case, as we are keen to facilitate your request and ensure that your interview with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a positive experience.
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible-working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
Inventory Specialist
Accepting applications until: 27-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 27-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital
- Address
- Tonbridge Road
- Town
- Tunbridge Wells
- Postcode
- TN24QJ
- Major / Minor Region
- Kent
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Purchasing and Supplies
- Interview date
- 12/12/2024
Job overview
Responsible for the inventory management of regularly used consumables within clinical areas ensuring stock levels are managed and maintained in an efficient and cost effective manner in line with agreed procedures and processes via the Inventory Management service. At times the work can be physically demanding.
You will be required to be flexible and work across sites as and when required.
The inventory management team are part of procurement which work across both sites. The inventory management teams are very welcoming , helpful and accommodating and are highly respected around both hospitals. Both hospitals work really well as a team ensuring that all the wards and departments receive a good service and have every thing they need to run smoothly.
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Take responsibility for the security of goods from the point of receipt (at Ward/Department level) and ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner and in its correct storage area
Work unsupervised, using own initiative in clinical areas adhering to published and inferred standards, policies and procedures.
Implement and manage inventory at ward / department level, acting as a primary point of contact.
To review and resolve all discrepancies concerning stock by liaising with customers and external suppliers as appropriate. To advise on appropriate action for uplifts and return policies and to implement as necessary
Undertake regular ward stock takes in line with schedule, capture requirements using electronic automatic data capture equipment and input data as required on to computerised ordering system.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent working experience
- Working knowledge of medical consumables.
- Formal supply chain or inventory management experience
- Working towards MCIPS or Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of inventory management and replenishment systems
- Warehouse, inventory management or stock replenishment experience
Desirable criteria
- Materials Management within a hospital environment or similar setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to analyse data, identifying trends and make evidence based recommendations
- Good organisational skills
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Waters
- Job title
- Supply Chain Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07736635328
- Additional information
Please contact any time between 8am - 4pm.
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